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 DEET is an insect repellant. It is designed to keep mosquitoes from biting - not for killing the insect. DEET is not an insecticide. It is found in various products. Approximately 140 items are on the market today which contain deet. If the product contains DEET, it will specify it on the label. It will also specify how much DEET the product contains. |
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| The United States Environmental Agency (EPA) conducted many tests on DEET before it was approved safe for use by the public. It was registered for use by the general public in 1957. |
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How to safely use Deet: |
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products containing up to 40% DEET work best for adults |
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products containing up to 10% DEET are recommended for children |
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DEET is not recommended for use on pets and other animals |
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products normally work for 3 to 5 hours - do not apply liberally as you would sunscreen - apply once and do not re-apply until insects starts bothering you again - frequent re-application is not necessary and wasteful |
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lotions, creams, and sprays can be applied directly to the skin - do not apply spray to the face - - spray hands and then gently apply to cheeks, neck, forhead, and arround ears |
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do not rub DEET on the palms and fingers of children - they can rub their eyes and mouth which is unadvisable |
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Use non-medicated ways to avoid mosquitos |
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Wear long sleeved clothing, shoes, and socks |
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Avoid out of doors during the time misquotoes are most active - pre dawn and sunset hours |
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Wear a hat |
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For more information please phone 435-277-2310 and talk with the West Nile Virus
R. N. Program Manger. You may also phone 435-277-2440 and talk with an Environmental Health Scientist about Deet. Email the Web Master |
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