Is DEET a Good Insect Repelling Option?
Posted by Katie Zapotoczny on 2nd Jul 2015
Summer is in full swing, and so are
the bugs. To combat insects, many people reach for products containing
N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, or DEET, for short. DEET is recognized as an
effective insect repellant, but the use of
DEET carries a number of potential health risks.Because some insects can spread illnesses that may pose serious threats for sensitive or vulnerable
groups, finding an effective way to repel disease-carrying insects can be...
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