The experts we consulted highly rate picaridin and IR3535 as DEET alternatives. And for an “all natural” choice, recent research also found a product containing lemon eucalyptus oil was almost ...

The current consensus is that picaridin products are safe, and highly effective. For many, they are considered appealing as they don't have as strong a scent as DEET. Picaridin products have been ...

DEET doesn't expire. This chemical is quite stable and has a long shelf life, Zwiebel says. Picaridin is another chemical that is effective at repelling bugs. Like DEET, picaridin is a stable ...

Look for products that contain DEET, picaridin, or other proven tick repellents. You should also consider the duration of protection offered by the product, as well as any potential side effects ...

Repellents containing deet, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and picaridin can help protect you, but they should still be just one part of your tick-avoidance strategy By Kevin Loria To protect yourself ...

Three of them: DEET, IR3535 and Picaridin (also known as Icaridin) are human-made, but the fourth, PMD, is natural (it is found in the oil of lemon eucalyptus trees and is specially formulated at ...

Use an insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin, in a concentration of 20–35 percent for most activities. Apply repellents only to exposed skin. Depending on product choice and application, DEET ...

For children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using insect repellents that contain no more than 30% DEET or other EPA-approved ingredients. But which is the best bug repellant for ...

The current consensus is that picaridin products are safe, and highly effective. For many, they are considered appealing as they don't have as strong a scent as DEET. Picaridin products have been ...

Mosquito repellents such as DEET and Picaridin are favored for their effectiveness. In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the ...

There are also numerous reports demonstrating mosquitoes don’t bite when they land on DEET-treated skin. This is because DEET acts as a contact-based repellent and conveys a chemical message to ...