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Bookmark or Share- Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other ArthropodsIncludes how to apply them safely, which ones to use based on your unique situation, repellent safety and effectiveness, disease risk from mosquito and tick bites, protection time, active ingredients, EPA regulation and registration, and product labeling.
- DEET | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyDEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. It is widely used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. Formulations registered for direct skin application contain 4% to 100% DEET.
- Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection ...Using the right insect repellent and other preventive actions can discourage mosquitoes from landing on you. Tips include removing mosquito habitats such as standing water, minimizing exposed skin, and staying indoors while mosquitoes are most active.
- Find the Repellent that is Right for You | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...Do you need protection from mosquitoes, ticks or both? How long will you be exposed to them? Be sure to use a product with a protection time that fits your activity. Learn about using repellent products to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses (e.g., Zika, Dengue, West Nile Virus).
- Naled for Mosquito Control - US EPAUse window and door screens to keep mosquitoes from entering your home, workplace, or children’s schools. Use EPA-registered insect repellents to prevent bites. Products that are EPA-registered have been confirmed to be safe and effective when label directions are followed.
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