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 ...

We only tested bug sprays with active ingredients approved by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon ...

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 ...

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 ...

Insect repellent with DEET are safe, yes ... If you're looking for an alternative, sprays with an ingredient called Picaridin are safe and work well too. They just don't last as long.