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Insect Repellents: Use and Effectiveness

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Author and Contributors:
Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (April 2013)
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: General Public & Consumers; Parents
Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: DEET, insect repellent, bug spray, mosquitoes, Lyme disease, ticks
Description: This fact sheet explains how to choose insect repellents and use them safely for children and adults. It discusses ticks and Lyme Disease, as well as what to do if insect repellent is ingested and other forms of exposure.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: September 1, 2002
Resource Last Updated: May 16, 2013
Language: EN

Categories:

Health: Environmental: Other

Early Childhood: Health and Safety: Outdoor Safety