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...biting bugs of summer bring with them the risk of serious illness and mild annoyance. While DEET, or N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is a good repellent, its safety is regularly called into question. In May a Duke University study found prolonged applications of DEET caused neurological damage in rats, but the author noted that sparing and infrequent use of it on people--for weekend camping trips or outdoor barbecues--could be harmless. The Environmental Protection Agency says DEET is safe if used properly. So, what's properly...
...BEATING DEET While cats may be wild about catnip, mosquitoes seem to hate it. Nepetalactone, its fragrant essential oil, turns out to be 10 times as effective as DEET, the chemical in most commercial bug repellents. Two years ago, the same researchers showed that Nepetalactone was repugnant to cockroaches...
...precaution, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that repellents used on youngsters contain no more than 10% DEET. Keep the chemical out of young mouths and eyes by applying it yourself. Lotions often work best in this respect. Remember that like perfume or cologne, a thin layer will do the trick...
...wearing pants and long-sleeve shirts to minimize the amount of exposed skin, especially in dark, damp areas that are particularly thick with mosquitoes. For those worried about damaging their clothes, it's a good idea to spray a small area of material first to make sure it's DEET-proof before applying repellent to sleeves or cuffs...
Finally, when you or your children come back inside from the great outdoors, make sure all of you wash your hands and any areas that came in contact with the repellent. DEET products can be safe and effective as long as you follow instructions and don't overuse them...