INSECT REPELLENT GUIDE
Biting insects can not only be very annoying, but spread nasty diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, Japanese Encephalitis and Tick Encephalitis.
There are many types of repellent, but research shows that products containing the chemical DEET are the most effective. DEET is available in different strengths suitable for use on skin. The length of protection is affected by conditions such as heat, humidity and sweating.
DEET-containing preparations should not be used on babies younger than 2 months of age. They may be used in concentrations of up to 50% in pregnant or breast-feeding women, and in infants and children older than 2 months. Manufacturers in the UK have applied their own age restrictions on use of DEET, however, there is no evidence to show that the use of DEET on infants and children older than 2 months causes harm and so its use can be recommended. Nevertheless, particular care should be taken with children to ensure they are not able to ingest repellent, and that it does not come into contact with their eyes or mouth.
REF: NATHNAC
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Repellent |
Ingredient |
Natural |
Size |
Duration |
Repels |
For Use |
|
DEET 50% |
NO |
100ml spray |
10 hours |
Mosquitos horseflies sandflies midges gnats ticks and fleas |
High risk malaria areas |
|
|
DEET 95% |
NO |
100ml spray |
10 hours |
Mosquitos horseflies sandflies midges gnats ticks and fleas |
High risk malaria areas |
|
|
DEET 34.4% |
NO |
59 ml cream |
12 hours |
mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and stable flies |
High risk malaria areas |
|
|
Myrtle and other plant extracts and oils |
YES |
50 ml spray |
10 hours |
Midges and other small biting insects |
UK and abroad where midges are a problem |
|
|
Lemon eucalyptus |
YES |
50 mls roll on |
6 hours |
Mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sandflies, |
UK and abroad |
|
|
Geranium, Lavender, Melissa |
YES |
200 ml cream 50 ml cream 50 ml spray 7.5 ml spray |
3 hours |
Mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sandflies, |
UK and |
