What is Deet?

Deet (N, N-Diethyl-Meta-teamide) is probably the most recommended active ingredient in insect repellents. It turned out to be effective, it does not kill insects. Instead, it prevents bite of insects such as mosquitoes and ticks to reset to the skin of a person. The skin and breath naturally release carbon dioxide. By laying down a small amount of Deet on exposed skin and using it on external clothing, the insects cannot easily find the source of carbon dioxide.

Each year about 30 million Americans use products containing Deet. Its greatest benefit is insects bearing diseases such as deer ticks that can transmit Lyme disease, and mosquitoes that can transmit encephalitis and the West Nile virus. The advantage is also the advantages of those exposed to insects that could carry malaria, dengue fever and other diseases. Studies

found that concentrations of 23.8% deet have successfully forgiven mosquitoes for approximately 5 hours - three times longer than the other manager. He also found that a higher coneRace has extended this time of protection. Other studies show that ticks are repelled for 3-8 hours, depending on the concentration used. He concluded that it is very safe when used according to the instructions.

Older products containing Deet could have misleading labels that included children's safety to 15% or less concentrations. When the EPA reconsidered the chemical in 1998, it ordered that the child's safety was interrupted and found that the Deet concentration was not relevant; The following instructions were considered critical. The 100% concentrations are safe for children if they are used according to the instructions, while a lower concentration of 15% or less does not guarantee safety if the product has been abused.

Deet has had more than 50 years of scientific research and the effectiveness of extensive public use for several decades. As a result, the test repellent is the most sophisticated. Although they are uSafe, they should make sure that you read and follow all labels that come with any DEET product.

Update in April 2005: After years of recommendation, only Deet announced CDC (Centers for Disease Control) two other repellents: Picaridin and Eucalypt Lemon oil. Picaridin and lemon eucalyptus oil are considered to be relatively effective in removing mosquitoes and is significantly more pleasant than Deet.