![]() Instead our formula uses Citronella, Peppermint, and Lemongrass oils which keeps the bugs away without killing them. Our DEET-free bug spray is made with oils that smell great to humans but terrible to pesky bugs. And everyone loves it because it works! Our bug repellant does not include any chemicals, especially DEET, which can potentially cause eye and skin irritations, headaches, and nausea. Moms love it for kids because it's all natural and smells good. Anglers love Skedattle because it doesn't melt their fishing line and ruin their tackle boxes. What's more, it outperforms products with the chemical additive DEET. Skedattle® makes bugs scram, beat it, take a hike and get out of town. bottle is the perfect size to travel with! Independently Lab Tested and Certified. What's more, it outperforms products with the chemical additive DEET and smells better than most bug sprays! This 2 oz. It makes bugs scram, beat it, take a hike and get out of town. Permethrin is toxic to insects, but not to humans, and adverse systemic effects have not been reported in the medical literature.Skedattle® is a DEET-free and chemical-free bug repellant. To minimize the possibility of reactions to DEET, use low concentrations on children, and wear clothing which reduces skin surfaces requiring the repellent. ![]() Toxic reactions may occur in children, including neurological side effects such as seizures. It can cause itching, swelling, stinging, and blistering. Some new formulations with an added polymer apparently decrease this absorption quite significantly, thereby making it last longer (Ultrathon, HourGuard) also. Clothing soaked in Permethrin solution (Permakill 4-week Tick Killer) will afford even longer protection. It lasts about six weeks, even after several launderings. Using Permethrin is easy: clothing can be sprayed (Duranon, Permanone aerosol spray, Permanone Tick Repellent) until slightly damp, then hung to dry. ![]() ![]() It is resistant to light, heat, and immersion in water, and is biodegradable. It is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other insects. It adheres tightly to fabric and will last through multiple washings and is non-staining and nearly odorless. It kills insects which come in contact with it. Citronella-based Natrapel, a natural product, may provide short-term protection against mosquitoes, but is probably not effective against ticks.īEES AND WASPS: No topical repellent is effective against stinging insects such as bees and wasps.ĬLOTHING REPELLENT: Permethrin is a repellent which is actually a pesticide. OTHER REPELLENTS which can be used against mosquitoes and ticks are Rutgers 612, and dimethyl phtlalate, but they are much less effective than DEET. Some common insect repellents are: OFF, Ultrathon, HourGuard, Repel, Skedaddle! (10% DEET) and Skintastic (7.5% DEET). It repels a variety of mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, fleas, and biting flies. The best insect repellent know is commonly called DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide). They must be re-applied to remain effective. Some people attract more insects than others, and the effectiveness of the repellents can diminish through absorption, evaporation, rain, sweating, swimming, and wiping. Their effectiveness varies with each person. SKIN REPELLENTS are usually effective for one to several hours. INSECT REPELLENTS have been the most important first line of defense against mosquito and tick bites for many years.
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