REALLY Complete Insect Repellent & Insecticide Information
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I researched most of this information prior to our 30 day African photo safari
I Have NO medical training - YOU Do or do Not do things at YOUR OWN risk
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WARNING - I WOULD NOT, PERSONALLY, EVER WEAR OR EVEN BUY
CLOTHING THAT DOES NOT FULLY DISCLOSE WHAT INSECT REPELLENT
AND/OR INSECTICIDE IS USED ON THE CLOTHES.
We treated the outside of our outer clothing with PERMETHRIN Insecticide
- keep off of your skin - to kill insects on contact.
COLORS to WEAR and to AVOID and Other Precautions
AFRICA - Traveler's Health Information
MALARIA - especially in Kenya & South Africa
BITES
CLOTHES - Treating with Permethrin
REPELLENTS & INSECTICIDES
TIPS on how to use Insect Repellents
ZAPPERS / SWATTERS
WHAT WE USED IN AFRICA and no one got any bites
WHERE to buy these insect repellents and killers
Malaria deaths hugely underestimated - Lancet
MOSQUITOS (American) / MOSQUITOES (English) - General Information
Mosquitoes - British (and most of the non-USA world) spelling
Mosquitos - An American spelling of Mosquitoes - either is acceptable in the USA.
"Mosquitoes" seems to replacing "mosquitos" in the USA.
Mozzies = Mosquitos (British: Mosquitoes)
Mozzy = slang for Mosquito
Mosquitos seldom travel far - mostly within a mile of their breeding ground.
MOSQUITO INFORMATION
"Black is the most attractive color to mosquitoes, followed closely by red.
Greys and blues have neutral attractancy. Khaki, green, light khaki, and
yellow are not attractive, with white being the least attractive color to
mosquitoes." - mosquito.org
Lab trials indicate protection time can be reduced up to 4 times if sweating is a factor.
In other words, if you sweat much, you will need to re-apply insect repellent Four (4)
times as often as if you do not sweat.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito information, their biology, life and how to control them
Mosquito Information - barnstablecountyhealth
Mosquitoes - Wikipedia
Mosquito Borne Disease - Wikipedia
TIPS FOR USING INSECT REPELLENTS
The solvents in DEET can Disolve your plastic prescription glasses, sunglasses,
watch "crystals", watch bands. DEET will damage most synthetic clothing.
DEET can discolor cotton and other natural fibers.
DEET can poison you - DEET POISONING.
Do not breathe fumes from DEET - so don't put it under your nose.
Do not get DEET in your eyes.
If you use DEET, be very careful about not rubbing your eyes.
DEET is NOT a good Tick repellent.
See TICKS for more information about TICK problems and solutions.
If you get one drop of DEET on your fishing gear, and if it gets into the water,
will chase the fish away from you.
RID, while it does contain some DEET, can be put directly on your skin
- it feels good and it contains moisturizers and other healing ingredients in it.
My advice, if you know that mosquitoes love you - wear more than one
type of insect repellent - for example, both RID and Picaridin.
Or a Light amount DEET, Picaridin (KBR3023, or Bayrepel) and repellents
containing OLE.
You will probably need to reapply insect repellent:
1] If you've been in the water,
2] If you sweat a lot, and had it on your skin,
3] It's efficacy expires (how long the product is effective before you need to reapply it
You can find the efficacy (if they do not state it on the label, by looking
up the ingredient on this web page).
If there are any instructions on how often you can safely reapply the
insect repellent, HEED THESE.
TIPS for using Insect Repellent when SUNBATHING or on the BEACH
Consider using a repellent on wrist bands (as stated above) - remember
to move the wrist bands occasionally, if you are concerned about having
an even tan.
You could even wear large wrist sweat bands as ankle bands.
If you are wearing a hat, attach cloth moistened with insect repellent
to your hat - if using DEET, remember it could discolor / ruin your hat,
depending on from what the hat is made.
You will probably need to reapply insect repellent:
1] If you've been in the water,
2] If you sweat a lot, and had it on your skin,
3] It's efficacy expires (how long the product is effective before you need to reapply it
You can find the efficacy (if they do not state it on the label, by looking
up the ingredient on this web page).
If there are any instructions on how often you can safely reapply the
insect repellent, HEED THESE.
TIPS for using Insect Repellents when on Safari
When we expected really bad swarms of mosquitoes, Tsetse flies or
other biting pests, we took small pieces of cloth, similar in size
to a handkerchief, and tied them around our ankles and neck, after
splashing some 100% DEET on the outside layer.
Be careful as the solvents in DEET can melt plastic glasses, watches
and synthetic materials.
We tied a longer piece of cloth, similar to a bandana, around our
safari hats, on top of the brim. This kept the critters out of
our face and eyes, and we didn't have to breathe the repellent.
This kept the DEET off of our skin, and allowed us to add additional
bug repellent.
We also had stretchable wrist "sweat bands", upon which we also sprayed
DEET or some other good insect repellent (RID, DEET, Picaridin or OLE).
We then wore the wristbands, which kept the biters away from our hands.
You could even wear large wrist sweat bands as ankle bands, or tie
material laced with insect repellent to your ankles.
My advice, if you know that mosquitoes love you - wear more than one
type of insect repellent - for example, both RID and Picaridin.
Or a Light amount DEET, Picaridin (KBR3023, or Bayrepel) and repellents
containing OLE.
Some repellents contain Geraniol (extracted from Geraniums) would also
be beneficial to add to other repellents.
Not even 4 of 5 vultures would take raw meat from my hands when I was
wearing a combination of RID and Picaridin.
WHAT WE EFFECTIVELY USED - NO BITES
We, a party of five, spent over a month in 6 African countries on
various safaris and did not get bitten once by anything, and mosquitoes
LOVE me.
We used mostly a Combination of RID and Picaridin (KBR3023, or Bayrepel).
In areas that we thought would be really bad, we also used DEET on handkerchief
like material.
In Botswana, riding on the backs of elephants through the brush is
the ONLY time that we really saw lots of mosquitoes, and every time
they drifted from the guide back towards us, they immediately reversed
course away from us - a very exhilarating feeling.
Four out of five vultures refused to eat raw meat from my hand.
While very good, RID is more expensive (it's worth it), so you might consider using
combinations of a low concentration of DEET, some Picaridin and a
product containing OLE, if mozzies really like you.
Insect BITES - TREATING & IDENTIFYING
Identify the Spider and Bug Bite - Treatments
How To Treat Common Bug Bites - About.com
Mosquito Bites
Tick Bites
Mosquito BITES - TREATING
Tips For Treating Mosquito Bites - DrGreene.com
Mosquito Bites - Treatment & Prevention Tips
How to Treat Mosquito Bites
How to Treat a Mosquito Bite - VIDEO
Mosquito Bites and Allergies - Allergic Reactions to Mosquito Bites
Over 40 Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Tips - TipNut.com
11 Natural Remedies for Treating Mosquito Bites - Natural Health
Mosquito Bite Treatment - Mosquito Bites - Insect Bites
Mosquito Bites - Bite Treatment
Mosquito Bite Treatment
Mozzy bites - Forum - britishexpats.com
AFTERBITE - used to treat Bites that Itch
After Bite
After Bite also works great - contains ammonia and urea (same result as urine on the
affected area (in desperation!)).
After Bite Solace - PurpleTurtle
MOSQUITO REPELLENTS & INSECTICIDES
I have not yet researched this, but people swear that taking multiple B vitamins
(prior and during your safari) make you less attractive to mosquitoes.
Poisoning by Insecticides
Protection Times of Insect Repellents
Will Garlic, Bananas, Or Vitamin-B Repel Mosquitoes?:
"There is no scientific evidence that eating garlic, vitamins, onions, or
any other food will make a person repellent to mosquitoes. The attractant
level of each individual to biting arthropods is based on a complex interaction
of many chemical and visual signals. Certain foods in certain individuals
may effect their individual attractiveness to biting arthropods, for better
or for worse." - Mosquito Repellents - EDIS - ufl.edu
EPA recommends the following precautions when using insect repellents
6 insect repellents get high marks - WebMD
* Off Deep Woods Sportsmen II; 30% DEET; cost: $1.25 an ounce - THEY BITE ME, ANYWAY - DRW
* Cutter Backwoods Unscented; 23% DEET; cost: $1.33 per ounce.
* Off FamilyCare Smooth & Dry; 15% DEET; cost: $1.63 an ounce.
* 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellant 8; 25% DEET; $1.67 per ounce.
Contains 25% OR 33% DEET in a controlled (slow) release polymer.
Moisture resistant. 2 oz. tube.
Contains a substance which greatly lessens the absorbtion of deet
into the body.
Amway supposedly sells it under the name Hourguard.
3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent 12 Lotion - waterproof
* Repel Plant Based Lemon Eucalyptus; active ingredient oil of lemon eucalyptus; cost: $1.94 an ounce.
NOT TESTED NOR RECOMMENDED (because not tested) FOR USE OUTSIDE THE USA.
lemon eucalyptus label specifies that they should not to be used on
children under the age of three years.
- SCROLL TO: EPA recommends the following precautions when using insect repellents:
* Natrapel 8-Hour with picaridin; 20% picaridin; cost: $2.00 an ounce.
"Both the Picaridin and the Polyethylene glycol are petroleum based (Oily)
chemicals, which if left on for long periods may contribute to acne." - Tender Corp
MY GROUP USED BOTH RID and NATRAPEL FOR 30 DAYS IN SIX AFRICAN COUNTRIES
(Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls)
- THE COMBINATION (all we can attest to) WORKED EXTREMELY WELL. NOTE that
we seldom actually saw mosquitoes, going to Africa in early September.
We did see that all the MANY mosquitoes in Botswana avoided us completely
- While riding an elephant on a bush safari, We would notice the mosquitoes
drift back to us, from the elephant guide (riding on the front of the
elephant) and then the mosquitoes IMMEDIATELY reveresed course away from
us when they drifted close to us.
"On a good note Natrapel 8hr contains almost 30% ethyl alcohol which has a
drying effect and is anti-bacterial. This may help negate any of the others
bad side effects." - Tender Corp, the manufacturers of Natrapel.
Natrapel's Site - ditchthedeet.com
Natrapel, produced by the Tender Corporation.
Javelina's Full Review: Natrapel
Mosquito Repellents: What Works - WebMD
Insect repellent - Wikipedia
"For protection against mosquitoes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued
a statement in May 2008 recommending equally DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon
eucalyptus and IR3535 for skin".
WHERE TO BUY INSECT REPELLENTS & KILLERS
You can buy this kind of stuff at almost any sporting goods store, including
Big Five and REI. I suspect Sears would have some. While it may?? be cheaper elsewhere,
REI really had the selection. Poor selection at many stores.
We bought all of ours at REI (in the USA) (great selection) except for RID, which we bought
online from the SafariStore in England (on online purchase).
If you live in England, the PurpleTurtle has good prices for WHAT THEY SELL
(they do not have RID, nor some other stuff I like, but they have a lot of stuff).
Repellents at REI
4291 The Circle at North Hills
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 571-5031
M-F 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
PRICES AT MY LOCAL REI STORE IN JULY, 201O:
3M Ultrathon 25% DEET - 2 Oz - $ 10.50
Ben's 100% DEET (98.x%) 1.25 Oz - $ 6.00
Repel Lemon Euclyptus - 4 Oz $ 7.75
Repel Permethrin Clothing spray $ 6.75 (darn - I forget what size)
Natrapel Picaridin 20% Insect Repellent - 3.5 Oz - $ 7.81 at store, $ 6.95 online
Natrapel Picaridin 20% spray
Sawyer Products - Insect Repellents HOME PAGE - Airline Approved
Sawyer Jungle Juice 100% DEET (98.11%) - 2.5 Oz - $ 7.00
Sawyer Premium Permethrin (for Clothes, Netting) - 24 Oz - $
Sawyer Premium Sunblock with (IR3535) Insect Repellent - 3 oz - $ 8
SPF 30 - Hypoallergenic formula won't clog your pores.
AEROGARD - Australian Insect Repellent
Aerogard is an Australian brand of outdoor insect repellent, that is applied
directly to the skin. DEET is the active ingredient.
Low odor formulas of Aerogard use Picaridin (KBR3023, Bayrepel, Icaridin or Saltidin).
Aerogard Repellent - Wikipedia
ALLETHRIN - Repellent - a Pyrethroid
Used in "mosquito coils"
Allethrin
Allethrin - Wikipedia
Allethrin - Cornell EDU
Allethrin Fact Sheet - PDF
Allethrin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory information
EXTOXNET PIP - ALLETHRIN
Trade names for allethrin include Alleviate, Pynamin, d-allethrin, d-cisallethrin,
Bioallethrin, Esbiothrin, Pyresin, Pyrexcel, Pyrocide and trans-allethrin.
allethrin data sheet
Allethrin stereoisomers - Pesticides - US EPA
AUTAN - contains Icaridin (Picaridin)
The active inredient, Icaridin, is also known as KBR3023 or Bayrepel.
Autan is sold in England, and well thought of by a lot of people.
I watched a friend using Autan with mixed results a few nights ago - Dr J. Hurcules
TripAdvisor post
BE CAREFUL - Autran also has products containing DEET.
I see three strengths, one unknown, one at 16% Icaridin and the best (according to
my studies) would be the one containing 20% Icaridin. They have extremely similar
names - the 20% one is currently called: Autan Protection Plus Pump-spray.
AUTAN.CO.UK - Home page
SC Johnson - Autan
Please also see PICARIDIN.
Please also see NATRAPEL.
BOOTS Pharmaceuticals Insect repellents
Most Boots repellents seem to be either 50% DEET or 15% to 20% REPEL.
BOOTS - Insect Repellents
Boots - 50% DEET Repellent - Insect Repellent Wipes Tropical Strength
Boots Pharmaceuticals Repel Roll on For Children (6 months +) - 15% Repel
Boots Repel Insect Repellent Pump Spray (6 years +) - 20% REPEL (Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate)
BURT's BEES Herbal Insect Repellent
Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent - Rosemary, Lemongrass, Citronella Oil and
other essential oils.
I have not seen any professional reviews. Citronella is a mild insect repellent.
I believe that Rosemary and Lemongrass are also mild indect repellents.
Several people stated: "It is stinky (although this fades fairly quickly".
One said it was "icky". "The product is somewhat oily and more fragrant than I would prefer".
HOWEVER 92% said they would recommend it.
My take, but I've never used it, so it's only my personal guess/opinion as it
would be much too mild to protect me, as even 100% DEET does not protect me.
BURT's BEES Herbal Insect Repellent
BUSHMAN REPELLENTS
I see 80% DEET and 20% DEET Bushman repellents.
Some Bushmans repellents contain Sunscreen.
Bushman FAQ
CACTUS JUICE Repellent
A mineral Oil based carrier with a Prickly Pear Cactus extract.
Prickly Pear Cactus juice was used during the war with mexico, as an insect repellent.
I have seen no research as to how good cactus juice is as a repellent.
One person on TripAdvisor likes it.
Cactus Juice patent
Cactus Juice as an Insect Repellent - eHow.co.uk
CATNIP (Nepetalactone) - Repellent
Do NOT use Catnip around wild cats, especially lions, tigers, bobcats,...
Catnip Repllent - mosquitosolutions.com
How to Make Catnip Mosquito Repellent - eHow.com
Catnip as Mosquito Repellent
CITRIODIOL (Lemon Eucalyptus Oil)
Citriodiol is a natural extract derived from Lemon Eucalyptus Oil (OLE).
Citriodiol is the active ingredient of Mosi-guard.
Mosi-guard is well thought of for use by travelers to Africa.
We have not used Mosi-guard (OLE).
At the time of my research, there had not been enough published data about
the use of OLE on Southern African mosquitoes, so I've recently added to
my research on OLE.
Mosi Guard Natural Insect Repellent. Contains Effective Citriodiol
Amazon.com REVIEWS of Mosi-guard
CITRIODIOL - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Efficacy studies - Citriodiol - p-menthane-3,8-diol
Citriodiol dot com - FAQ
Citriodiol - Natures most effective Insect Repellent - Citriodora Oil
We did use Natrapel (20% Picaridin) ALONG with RID, and had great
luck with the combination, on a 30 day, six African nation photo safari in September
of 2010.
CITRONELLA - p-methane-3,8-diol - Repellent
I believe (my opinion) that Citronella is much too weak to do ME any good,
but lots of people do burn Citronella candles near their outside location.
Citronella is certainly too ineffective for a safari.
Citronella has been proven to be of some benefit in repelling mosquitoes.
CONCEAL (Linalool 95.54%) - is an inhibitor, not a repellent
Conceal is supposed to block the the the ability of the mosquito to
"smell" humans, so they can not target their victims.
Linalool Summary - US EPA - Linalool Summary Document - PDF
Conceal Candles
Linalool - Wikipedia
"linalool is also used by pest professionals as a flea & cockroach insecticide."
"Between 5-7% of patients undergoing patch testing in Sweden were found
to be allergic to the oxidized form of linalool."
Linalool - Comprehensive data sheet - PDF
LINALOOL - Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews - cosmeticsdatabase
Is Limonene and Linalool (Citrus Peel Extracts) safe around humans?
"Contain insecticidal compounds that kill many insect pests, e.g.,
fire ants, and fleas, but may be of low toxicity to mammals".
Linalool (3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol) (128838) Fact Sheet
Linalool, A Common Essential Oil Constituent, Shown to have Anti-cancer capabilities?
DEET - (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) - Mosquito Repellent
DEET eats through many artificial fiber fabrics. paints & plastics.
(higher concentrations of) DEET can melt the plastic in your sunglasses.
DEET - CORROSIVE / CORROSIVENESS / PLASTICIZER / MELTS THINGS
Poisoning by DEET
The more DEET you use (higher percentage of DEET), the more toxic
it's effects. I suggest that you do not want to breathe the fumes
(so don't put it where you will be breathing the vapor all day.
Using a higher percentage of DEET does not increase it's effectiveness,
but does lengthen the time between when you must re-apply it. If you
decide to use DEET, I suggest that you take it with you, and re-apply
it more often, rather than use a stronger dose.
The reason people have problems with DEET based sprays is not the DEET
so much as the solvent that is used to keep it in suspension so it can
be sprayed or applied, it is the solvent that dissolves plastic watch
straps, removes nail varnish and furniture varnish, and dissolves man
-made fibres. I'm not anti-DEET but I'm not going to use the DEET based
spray if I'm wearing Rohan or Lowe Alpine high-wicking gear, or if I'm
wearing a Swatch. I'll use the natural formula repellents containing PMD
(Citriodiol or Citrepel) such as Mosi Guard and Boots Own Brand Natural
Repellent which are as effective but not quite as long lasting. - Doffcocker - TripAdvisor
There are very effective insect-repellents that work as well as DEET,
and are much safer - for example:
DEET wearable patches are described here www.nomoreflies.com/deet-mosquito-patches12.
OLE - Oil of Eucalyptus
PICARIDIN
DEET is an excellent mosquito repellent, but it is a fairly poor tick repellent.
Fish will avoid even one drop of DEET in water, or on your fishing lure.
Picaridin vs. DEET: Face-off
The Insect Repellent DEET - Pesticides - US EPA
DEET Side effects of - CDC.gov
Includes brief contrast of Safety and Acceptability of Picaridin to DEET
DEET and PICARIDIN, themselves, are NOT comedogenic, BUT most products containing
either DEET or PICARIDIN ARE comedogenic (at least the ones I keep finding).
These cases would suggest that it is prudent to wash DEET from the skin surface before sleeping
DEET - GENERAL FACT SHEET - PDF - NPIC - National Pesticide Information Center
DEET - Wikipedia
DEET.com
DEET - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory information
DEET - CORROSIVE / CORROSIVENESS - CAN EAT / MELT / DISOLVE THESE MATERIALS
I am not a chemist. I don't know if these things are true.
You use this information AT YOUR OWN RISK - I am not responsible.
I can not vouch that it is all true, but while examining the many internet forums
about DEET. I read that DEET:
Can Melt many forms of plastics, including your glasses, polycarbonate glasses,
sunglasses, the screen on your GPS unit, some paints,
"DEET is an effective solvent, and may dissolve some plastics, rayon, spandex,
other synthetic fabrics, leather, and painted or varnished surfaces including
nailpolish." - DEET - Wikipedia
DEET will destroy nail polish and acrylic nails.
We did observe DEET damage a plastic watch, while in South Africa.
"DEET is a "plasticizer." It can have adverse affects on many synthetic fabrics
(such as rayon or spandex), auto paint, watch crystals, varnished surfaces,
golf-club grips, leather, plastic glasses frames and plastic.
DEET will NOT damage cotton, wool or nylon".
- About DEET - REI
Watch crystals and plastic glasses lenses (polycarbonate?) and frames are
often reported to be damaged.
I found reports both ways for polyester (some say it is damaging, some say
that DEET does not damage polyester.
"Poycarbonate panels and mosquito repellant (Deep Woods with DEET) do not mix.
I have seen the results of mistakingly spraying repellant on the greenhouse
covering. It destroys it within a day. It turns milky then cracks."
- Posted on Village GardenWeb
Corrosive substance - Wikipedia
See also DEET POISONING
DEET SELLERS of
DEET Information (below) from this link
Kevin Corr has posted a synopsis of the Consumer Reports research
several times. Naturally, they tested only brands commonly found
in the US. None-the-less, you can infer certain facts. According to:
Kevin Corr, Cousumer Reports says:
keeping in mind it's really nasty stuff that eats plastic.
DEET eats through many artificial fiber fabrics & paints. The % of deet
was a bigger factor than brand. They assigned a % score for comparison:
3M 98% deet = 92% score (but recommends to not use it!)
Sawyer Jungle Juice 100 Insect Repellent - 98.11% DEET - REI
They say "A little goes a long way so use sparingly - only 4 - 6 drops per application"
DEET PROTECTION TEST SCORES:
Deep Woods Off 34% deet = 72% score
Cutter 30% deet = 70% score
Ben's 30% deet = 67% score
Repel 20 % deet = 55% score
Repel Sun & Bug 20% deet = 54% score
Off 7% deet = 33% score
They have tested the non deet ones too.
Re- ConsumerReports.org
Edited by: KevinCorr
Insect Repellents with DEET - Amazon
Avon Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil was found to protect for only about nine minutes - WebMD
Avon SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 EXPEDITION SPF 30 Pump Spray - Amazon
SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 -
WebMD says protection from SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535
lasted for 23 MINUTES - (essentially useless as a repellent) - Sizing Up Mosquito Repellents - 2002.
Avon SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 EXPEDITION SPF 30 Pump Spray - rated a SEVEN by EWG
It is both WebMD and Consumer Reports that state that Skin So Soft (all three types)
doesn't last all that long (so re-apply it more often - still not as good as Picaridin,
RID, OLE nor Geraniol). Plus I would also use Permethrin to treat your clothes.
And if Mozzies love you, I would really use more than one type of repellent.
Here is a TripAdvisor link to people that have always depended on Skin-So_Soft,
got the heck bitten out of them, and will not use skin-so-soft (for a repellent)
again - SSS failed these users
REPEL - 55% DEET - UK
Repel 100 Deet Insect Repellent - 120ml - UK
Adventure Medical Bens 30(%) Deet Repellent - Backcountry.com
Ben's 30 Percent DEET Tick and Insect Repellent Wipes - Mountaingear.com
Citrepel - a repellent
Produced from eucalyptus oils, it is very high in p-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD)
and has been shown to be highly effective against a broad spectrum of insects.
Citrepel is effective against midges, sand flies (Noseeums) horse fly, stable fly and ticks
as well as mosquitoes. Chemian has an ongoing programm of trials on a range of insect pests
to establish data on the efficacy of Citrepel.
Citrepel: a lemon-scented yellow liquid with PMD level at around 50%
Citrepel 75: a slightly-viscous pale liquid with PMD level of approximately 75%, low odor, and
with significant reductions in levels of known irritant impurities found in the natural oil feed stock.
Citrepel - effectiveness and other info
Citrepel - by Chemian
Diseases - Which Mosquitoes Carry Which Diseases
Aedes aegypti which spreads dengue and yellow fever
Also spreads chikungunya.
Anopheles gambiae, which spreads malaria
Culex quinquefasciatus, which spreads filariasis and West Nile virus
DOOM - Insecticide
DOOM is a spray insecticide, available only in Africa, possibly
inly in Kenya. A lot of lodges spray your room with it during the daytime, so any insects are dead by the
time you go to bed. Some lodges leave a can in your room. In other lodges, you may have to request that
your room be sprayed. And some lodges do not have sprays available for your use.
DR D - a Repellent
Active ingredient is Citrepel (PMD), same ingredient as used
in Mosi-Guard
Purchased from Nakumatt (a store Kenya), for around 350 kenya shillings for a 100ml pump spray bottle.
The same bottle purchased from Chemists )another store) opposite was 1,000.
Dr Johnson Mosquito & Insect Repellent
Contains extracts of ethanol, glycerin, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil and lavender oil.
Sold in England.
Non-toxic naturally based gel (tropical formula)
Apply gel over exposed areas of skin and allow to dry
Repeat regularly for best results
Gel comes in a pocket sized 100ml tube
Suitable for children over 24 months
GERANIOL - derived from Geraniums
I have read HIGHLY Conflicting views on this ingredient (Geraniol).
Please note that there may side-effects.
Well, is appears that the concern is do not eat Geraniol or Geraniums.
Geraniol is a naturally occurring scent ingredient found in various essential
oils such as rose oil and citronella oil.
GERANIOL - Fragrance Ingredient; MASKING; TONIC - cosmeticsdatabase
Bug Band
Is There Evidence that Geraniol Causes Allergic Contact Dermatitis?
Efficacy of the Botanical Repellents Geraniol, Linalool, and Citronella Against Mosquitoes
Non-Food Allergy - Geraniol Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and ..
GERANIUM - they extract GERANIOL from it
Please note that there may be side effects to Geranium.
Please see GERANIOL (click here).
HATS
HATS, SAFARI - Click here
All Terrain HERBAL ARMOR
Claims that it’s 100% effective in repelling mosquitoes for up to two hours and 95.8% for three (so says the company) - All Terrain Co - that's a short time
Does NOT contain any DEET
The smell is not bad but it is strong.
"The only thing I didn't like was the creamyness of the spray.
It doesn't have a nice mist and spritz, it more or less shoots
a stream into one place. You still have to touch it and rub
it in." - Vitacost
Oil of Soybean 11.5 %
Oil of Citonella 10.0 %
Oil of Peppermint 2.0 %
Oil of Cedar 1.5 %
Oil of Lemongrass 1.0 %
Oil of Geranim 0.05 %
Inert ingredients 73.95 %
The only downside is that, for me at least, the product seems to attract bees.
Reviews - REI
Review: All Terrain Herbal Armor - Daily Hiker
All Terrain Herbal Armor DEET-Free Natural Insect Repellent Spray
xtupid review - WHAT other repellents?
All Terrain Natural Herbal Armor Insect Repellent - Vitacost
DEET Free Insect Repellent - All Terrain Herbal
"Works better than Off brand repellents, but not as good as 3M Ultrathon repellent."
"Although Herbal Armor works well, it has 2 downsides. First, it isn’t
waterproof. If you get just slightly wet, it will wash away,
exposing your skin as an open invite to the blood thirsty
mosquitoes and flies. And second, like most insect repellents,
it won’t help at all late in the season when the mosquito hordes
have gone dire and will ravenously feast on anything." - epinions
INSECTICIDE SELLERS (for use near people)
REI - Gear, Equipment and Clothing for an Outdoor Life
Raleigh REI Store (3.4) miles
4291 The Circle at North Hills
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 571-5031
The Safari Store - UK
The Safari Store
99-109 Lavender Hill, London
Tel +44 (0) 207 585 2040
Email steve@thesafaristore.co.uk
Vermont's barre Army Navy
AND CHECK YOUR USUAL STORES.
IR3535 is a synthetic insect repellent
3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester
IR3535 is labeled for use against mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies - emedicine
USDA Laboratories: "IR3535 provided only 6-75 minutes of complete protection
against mosquito bites, and 25% IR3535 was 1/8-1/100 as effective as 25% DEET
when tested against mosquitoes."
EPA - IR3535 has been used as an insect repellent in Europe for 20 years with no substantial adverse effects
R3535 is not harmful when ingested, inhaled, or used on skin.
Eye irritation could occur if the chemical enters a person's eyes.
IR3535 is an insect repellent found in some Avon Skin So Soft products.
"IR3535 is a synthetic insect repellent that is additionally classified as biopesticide".
3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester (113509 ...
CDC - Repellency of IR3535, KBR3023, para-menthane-3,8-diol, and DEET against SAND FLEAS
Repellency of IR3535, KBR3023, para-menthane-3,8-diol, and Deet to FLORIDA MOSQUITOS (not African, South American,...)
Prolonged Efficacy of IR3535 Repellents Against Mosquitoes and Blacklegged Ticks in North America
Laboratory testing of the insect repellents IR3535 and DEET
SEEMS TO CONTRADICT THE USDA? - Merck IR3535 Insect Repellent: tough on bugs, easy on you
SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Gentle Breeze SPF 30 ... - Avon Company
Amazon.com: Avon SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 EXPEDITION SPF 30 Pump Spray
JUNGLE FORMULA insect Repellents
Jungle Formula 1 = JUNGLE FORMULA for SENSITIVE SKIN - 20% IR3535 (Picaridin) and is alcohol-free with aloe-vera.
Jungle Formula 2 = JUNGLE FORMULA NATURAL = 40% oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
Jungle Formula 3 = JUNGLE FORMULA MEDIUM = 20% DEET
Jungle Formula 4 = JUNGLE FORMULA MAXIMUM = 50% DEET, plus plant extracts to
make it more effective than ever (plant extracts are only found in the Pump and Roll-On).
So while these are good products, they are not magical - you can get similar products elsehere, if needs be.
Jungle Formula - Home page
Sawyer JUNGLE JUICE 100 (DEET)
REI says: Use sparingly—only 4 - 6 drops per application 98.11% DEET.
LYME DISEASE (carried by some ticks)
A bull’s eye rash around a tick bite is a definitive indicator of Lyme Disease.
This is how a tick bite infected with Lyme Disease looks - lindsayjm
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness.
In Africa, Lyme Disease is transmitted through the bite of
Ornithodoros sonrai (mole tick).
LYME DISEASE IN SOUTH AFRICA
"Lower Mainland or U.S. seaboard where the Lyme disease-carrying tick
I. pacificus is more prevalent - even though about less than one per cent have
the Lyme disease bacteria at any given time". - Lyme Disease - bclocalnews
The CDC says: Lyme disease (carried by ticks): Use repellents containing
higher concentrations of DEET (at least 20%)
and wear clothing treated with permethrin.
What to do after a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease - uptodate
Lyme disease - Wikipedia
Lyme disease in sub-Saharan Africa is presently unknown, but
evidence indicates it may occur in humans in this region.
Is Lyme Disease Worldwide? Canada, Europe, UK, Sweden, Italy
IRIN Africa - SENEGAL - Lyme disease: the forgotten scourge of West Africa
Lyme disease - a new disease in southern Africa? - 1989 - nih.gov
Lyme disease in South Africa - 1996
Lyme Disease, Rickettsia and Q Fever in South Africa - Facebook
Lymes is a Growing Problem all Over The World - Africa, Asia and ...
Lyme disease - CDC
METOFLUTHRIN - Insecticide repellent NOT applied to human skin
METOFLUTHRIN is CONTAINED IN OFF's INSECT REPELLENT FAN
RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF OFF's CLIP-ON INGREDIENT, METHOFLUTHIN
Metofluthrin, like other pyrethroids, is neurotoxic in rats, rabbits, and dogs - EPA.
Poisoning by METOFLUTHRIN
Consumer Reports just (August 2010) reviewed the OFF Clip-on
and said it wasn't as effective as sprays (which sprays, I wonder?).
Note that Pyrethoids are often used in Citronella Candles - ones you are probably
using right now to repel misquitoes from your BBQ.
Indented text is quoted from the link listed above it.
Metofluthrin - fact sheet and risk assessment - EPA
Metofluthrin - Registration of OFF! Insect Repellent Fan
19 symptoms of Metofluthrin Poisoning
Chemical poisoning - Metofluthrin Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
Public Report 2007-6, Metofluthrin - PDF
U.S. laboratory and field trials of metofluthrin - NIH.gov
These results demonstrate that metofluthrin-treated emanators are highly effective at repelling mosquitoes.
FIELD EVALUATION OF SPATIAL REPELLENCY OF METOFLUTHRIN IMPREGNATED ... - PDF
Metofluthrin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory
Metofluthrin in New Mosquito repeller toxic to dogs - DoggySnaps
The effects of sustained release metofluthrin on the biting ...
In the room treated with metofluthrin the majority of mosquitoes died
and a spillover effect into the neighboring room caused greater
than one-third mortality of the mosquitoes. Metofluthrin could be
used to prevent dengue transmission within a household - NOT SURE THAT IS SAFE.
Field Evaluation of Repellency of Metofluthrin-Impregnated Plastic Strips Against Anopheles gambiae Mosquitoes in Tanzania
Very effective.
Lethal and repellent effects of transfluthrin and metofluthrin
What is the active ingredient metofluthrin?
Buy Products Sell Chemicals Metofluthrin insecticides Metofluthrin
Mosi-guard (brand of OLE [Citriodiol])
Mosi-guard is an insect repellent containing an active
ingredient from Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (often called PMD). Mosi-guard is often praised
by travelers to Africa, and is often available in African and English stores.
Mosi-guard is produced in Australia by Aussieguard Natural Products, and is
available on Amazon.
At the time of my research, there had not been enough published data about
the use of OLE on Southern African mosquitoes, so I just added to my OLE
research.
We have not used Mosi-guard, but we did use Natrapel, which contains the same
active ingredient. Mosi-guard should give the same results as other
OLE (Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus) products at the same strength.
The lemon eucalyptus label specifies that they should not to be used on
children under the age of three years, BUT I see that Mosi-guard says it's
OK for children over THREE MONTHS OLD (YOU DECIDE - NOT ME).
The active ingredient of Mos-Guard is an extract of lemon eucalyptus oil, which
in turn is mostly p-menthane-3,8-diol, a biochemical pesticide with a low order
of toxicity. - TripAdvisor
Mosi-guard's web site states "There has been extensive experience
with the use of Mosi-guard Natural on children from 3 months of
age onwards. Very little of the active ingredient in Mosi-guard
Natural is absorbed through the skin."
If you know, please let me know what percentage of Mosi-guard
is Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus - Thank you.
The Mosi-guard web site states this, and I quote: "However, a recent
study conducted at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine compared three of the most popular insect repellent
brands in the UK. It was shown that Mosi-guard Natural is as
effective as the strongest available deet repellent over an
eleven-hour period." - Mosi-guard - Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the effectiveness and any known potential problems with Mosi-guard
by examining the data on Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE, also called PMD).
Mosi Guard Natural Insect Repellent. Contains Effective Citriodiol
Amazon.com REVIEWS of Mosi-guard
CITRIODIOL - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Efficacy studies - Citriodiol - p-menthane-3,8-diol
Citriodiol dot com - FAQ
Citriodiol - Natures most effective Insect Repellent - Citriodora Oil
Riemann Mosquit-ex - DEET
Claims to be a slow-release DEET (Diethyl Toluamide ) repellent, lasting up to 11 hours.
It sound like 3M Ultrathon.
Mosquit-ex is a milky white lotion which is odorless after 2-3 minutes.
It is non-sticky and invisible when applied.
Riemann Mosquit-Ex Insect Repellent - nmsahu.org
MOSQUITO MILK
Mosquito milk is a combination of Geranium and 20% DEET.
The manufacturer claims: Mosquito Milk is effective against all biting insects including mosquitoes,
biting flies, deer flies, ticks, black flies, sand flies (Noseeums) and even the legendary Scottish Midge.
I HAVE NOT USED THIS PRODUCT.
I have successfully used RID.
Please note that there may be side effects to Geranium.
A lot of users like it and the Geranium in it will make it more effective than DEET alone.
Personally, If mosquitoes love you, I would (and do) use multiple repellent ingredients at the
same time - such as RID, Picaridin and OLE and even Geranium.
I believe that this is the best defense.
Jaico MUGGENMELK - Repellent
Contains DEET - sold in Belgium.
Jaico MUGGENMILK
NETTING - MOSQUITO
Indoor/Outdoor Home Mosquito Netting, "hats" & Bed Canopies
mosquito-netting.com
GET CHEMICALLY TREATED MOSQUITO NETTING
Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets and Malaria Prevention: Weighing the Benefits, Naming the Benefactors
Mosquito Netting Tips
Mosquito Netting- Safe and Effective Protection Against Mosquito Bites
RBM - Insecticide-treated mosquito nets
Mosquito net - Wikipedia
INSECTICIDE-TREATED MOSQUITO NETS: a WHO Position Statement
OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent uses Metofluthrin
The August 2010 issue of Consumer Reports states that this did did such
a bad job of repelling mosquitoes, that Consumer Reports pulled it from
their mosquito Repellent tests, early on in the tests.
My own experience with the OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent, in my NC
yard, is that it seems to protect you below where you wear it (on your
belt), but I was bitten by at least eight (8) mosquitoes (mostly on my
arms), in the first minute, as soon as I stepped under a small, low
hanging tree branch in the side of my yard.
We did NOT take OFF with us, due to what Consumer Reports said about it.
OFF Clip-on mosquito protection - Uses two 1.5 volt AA alkaline batteries.
OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent
READ The Precautions (in the above link - Click "Precautions".
"Be sure to wash hands after handling."
Stupidly (my opinion), it is Dark Blue, an attractant for Tsetse Flies
(a daytime menace) - I will repaint mine to a light tan.
I will opt to use it (my opinions) -
NOT in safari vehicles
NOT in our rooms (any enclosed space)
ONLY while outside
Keep the fumes OFF of any Food.
NOT store it near Heat or Flames. Nor let fumes near heat or flames.
IT BLOWS DOWNWARD - so don't use it if your legs or feet are bare (opinion).
SAFARI THOUGHTS (Mine - opinions)
Will Lions by attracted/offended by any smell?
Will the noise (if there is any) of the battery operated fan, scare or even
attract unwanted lion attention?
For additional information in case of emergency, call toll free 800-558-5252
Metofluthrin - fact sheet and risk assessment - EPA
Metofluthrin - Registration of OFF! Insect Repellent Fan
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) classified metofluthrin as
"likely to be carcinogenic to humans."
The Agency assumed that the OFF! Repellent Fan would be used 12 hours per day,
12 times per year.
Percent landing reductions over control subjects ranged from 84% to
100%, with most points of evaluation demonstrating 100% reduction.
In the Florida study, percent landing reduction ranged from 59% to 100%
when evaluated in the first, sixth and twelfth hours of operation.
Overall, the risks posed by the OFF! Repellent Fan and OFF! Repellent
Fan Refills products appear to be low - BUT WHAT ABOUT DAILY USE ON A SAFARI?
19 symptoms of Metofluthrin Poisoning
Chemical poisoning - Metofluthrin Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent
Public Report 2007-6, Metofluthrin - PDF
U.S. laboratory and field trials of metofluthrin - NIH.gov
These results demonstrate that metofluthrin-treated emanators are highly effective at repelling mosquitoes.
FIELD EVALUATION OF SPATIAL REPELLENCY OF METOFLUTHRIN IMPREGNATED ... - PDF
Metofluthrin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory
Metofluthrin in New Mosquito repeller toxic to dogs - DoggySnaps
The effects of sustained release metofluthrin on the biting ...
In the room treated with metofluthrin the majority of mosquitoes died
and a spillover effect into the neighboring room caused greater
than one-third mortality of the mosquitoes. Metofluthrin could be
used to prevent dengue transmission within a household - NOT SURE THAT IS SAFE.
Field Evaluation of Repellency of Metofluthrin-Impregnated Plastic Strips Against Anopheles gambiae Mosquitoes in Tanzania
Very effective.
Lethal and repellent effects of transfluthrin and metofluthrin
What is the active ingredient metofluthrin?
Buy Products Sell Chemicals Metofluthrin insecticides Metofluthrin
OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS - OLE - a Repellent (also: "PMD")
PMD (Chemical Name: para-Menthane-3,8-diol) the synthesized version of oil of lemon eucalyptus
OLE's Active ingredient: p-menthane 3,8-diol (PMD)
Until recently, OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS (Corymbia citriodora) has NOT been scientifically tested
OUTSIDE of the USA - this is no longer true.
I BELIEVE THAT OLE HAS NOW BEEN SUFFICIENTLY STUDIED (my OPINION).
DR D is an PMD repellent product and recommend by Doffcockerin TripAdvisor
Mosi-guard is an OLE product and recommend by many in TripAdvisor
lemon eucalyptus label specifies that they should not to be used on
children under the age of three years, BUT I see that Mosi-guard
states that it is OK for childred onver THREE MONTHS OLD - (YOU
DECIDE - NOT ME)
- SCROLL TO: "EPA recommends the following precautions when using insect repellents:"
Natrapel uses OLE (OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS) some products,
BUT Picaridin in other products (we used the Picaridin product).
MY GROUP USED BOTH RID and NATRAPEL FOR 30 DAYS IN SIX AFRICAN COUNTRIES
(Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls)
- THE COMBINATION (all I can attest to) WORKED EXTREMELY WELL. NOTE that
we seldom actually saw mosquitoes, going to Africa in early September.
We did see that all the MANY mosquitoes in Botswana avoided us completely
- While riding an elephant on a bush safari, We would notice the mosquitoes
drift back to us, from the elephant guide (riding on the front of the
elephant) and then the mosquitoes IMMEDIATELY reversed course away from
us when they drifted close to me.
How to Use Lemon Eucalyptus Oil as an Insect Repellent - eHow.com
LEMON EUCALYPTUS: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings ...
p-Menthane-3,8-diol (011550) Fact Sheet
Lemon Eucalyptus - Wikipedia
Mosi Guard Natural Insect Repellent. Contains Effective Citriodiol
Amazon.com REVIEWS of Mosi-guard
CITRIODIOL - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Efficacy studies - Citriodiol - p-menthane-3,8-diol
Citriodiol dot com - FAQ
Citriodiol - Natures most effective Insect Repellent - Citriodora Oil
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus (40%) Pump Insect Repellent - 4 Oz - $7.75 - REI - ****1/2
Check the reviews on this site (all positive, used in Honduras,Alaska, Malasia,
Phillipines,Singapore, Jungles of India and Central America,...)
Mosi-guard (mosquito repellent) - contains OLE
The active ingredient in Mosi-guard Natural is Citriodiol, a naturally
occurring extract of lemon eucalyptus oil.
Mosi-guard comes in five presentations, including a Pump Spray, Roll on,
Cream, Stick and Aerosol Spray, each offering the same level of protection.
PERIPREL - Repellent
Periprel is apparently 0.19%permethrin based.
Mosquito repellent – called Periprel
"There are other products on the market like Nomad Bugproof and Sawyer
Permethrine that have 0.5% concentration which it might be too much" - 4x4community.co.za
Mosquito repellent - called Periprel - SA 4x4 Community Forum ...
PERIPEL 55
Health and Safety Executive - Biocides and pesticides - Pesticides ...
PERMETHRIN Insecticide - keep off your skin
Consider using Permethrin to treat your clothes
Permethrin is an insecticide often used to treat safari clothes, in-order-to kill mosquitoes.
Permethrin is an insecticide often used to treat safari clothes, in-order-to kill mosquitoes.
We made our own Permethrin insect killing clothes for our safaris.
We got the Permethrin at a local sporting goods store (REI),
and just followed the instructions on the bottle.
Do not use to treat underwear, hats, caps or inner clothing
(it could cause Permethrin Poisoning).
Permethrin is a much better tick repellent than is DEET.
Permethrin and Pyrethrum Insecticides - What's The Difference?
I got this information, below, from somewhere, last week, and I'm trying to
find the correct link, sot that I can give credit to the correct people
(the "I" is NOT the author of THIS web site):
I have used permethrin on clothing once when we went to the Amazon and seemed to work.
Normally I'm a magnet for mosquitoes and never got bitten (put on DEET too).
Had also the problem of not finding a solution ready for spraying on the clothes
and ended up going to the pharmacist, got some permethine solution and diluted
it in water in a 0.25% concentration.
Periprel seems to be 0.19% and there are other products on the market like
Nomad Bugproof and Sawyer Permethrine that have 0.5% concentration
which it might be too much, that's used for the military.
No-one seems to really know the exact safety threshold but from what I've seen
around 0.20-0.25% seems to be the consensus for normal civilian use considering
that this stuff actually is an insecticide, toxic in high concentrations and
absorbed by the skin.
Pyrethrin and Permethrin Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Using Permethrin To Prevent Tick Bites
Insecticide-treated clothing fights malaria
Pretreated Insect Repellent Clothing: Insect Repellents | eHow.com
Malaria Journal | Full text | Use of insecticide-treated clothes
Health Advisory: Tick and Insect Repellents
Repel 32600 6 oz Permanone Clothing & Gear Insect Repellent
Just be aware that the going rate for a can of this stuff is $6-8, not $15 as at Amazon.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray - 24 oz.
PICARIDIN (KBR3023, Bayrepel, Icaridin or Saltidin) - REPELLENT
Icaridin, also known as picaridin, KBR 3023, under the
INCI name hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate, and the trade
names Bayrepel and Saltidin, is an insect repellent. - Icaridin
PICARIDIN & DEET are the most effective mosquito repellents for
use outside of the USA (Oil of Eucalyptus has not been tested
much outside the USA until recently).
"Unlike DEET, Picaridin is odorless, does not feel greasy or sticky, is less
likely to irritate the skin, and does not damage plastics or fabrics".
- medicalletter.org
Picaridin is a petroleum based (Oily) chemical, which if left on for long
periods, may contribute to acne.
DEET and PICARIDIN, themselves, are NOT comedogenic, BUT most products containing
either DEET or PICARIDIN ARE comedogenic (at least the ones I keep finding).
YOU WANT THE 20% PICARIDIN (the highest legal concentration here in the USA).
Consumer Reports retests in 2006 gave as result that a 7% solution of picaridin
offered little or no protection - Icaridin - Wikipedia
But you really want a 20% solution of Picaridin, never the 7%.
Poisoning by PICARIDIN (NOT very likely)
Picaridin vs. DEET: Face-off
"Round-up of several studies in Australia: Concludes that picaridin in concentration
of 19.2 percent was as effective as the same concentration of DEET.
Consumer Reports: Found that 7 percent picaridin is as effective as 10 percent DEET."
scroll down to INSECT BITE PREVENTION
Picaridin - US EPA, Picaridin Factsheet - PDF
Picaridin Technical Fact Sheet
Includes brief contrast of Safety and Acceptability of Picaridin to DEET
Cutter 15% Picaridin Advanced Sport Aerosol 6 oz - #.97 - *****
Cutter 53663 Advanced 6-Ounce 5.75% Picaridin Insect Repellent Pump Spray - $9.63 - 7% Picaridin - 11.2 Oz - ****
Premium Insect Repellent 20% PICARIDIN - 3 Oz spray - $ 7.81 - ****
Natrapel Picaridin (20%) Insect Repellent - 3.5 fl. oz - $6.95 - REI
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Pump Spray - 4 fl. oz - $14 - Picaridin 10.0%
POISONING by Insecticides
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States.
Bug spray poisoning: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Discovery Health "Bug Sprays - Medical Dictionary"
Poisoning by ALLETHRIN
Mosquito Coil (Allethrin) Poisoining in Two Brothers - PDF
Chemical poisoning -- Allethrin Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments ...
D-trans Allethrin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory ..
WHO SPECIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PESTICIDES d ... - PDF
Allethrin is slightly toxic by dermal absorption and ingestion
Poisoning by CONCEAL (LINALOOL)
LINALOOL Fragrance Ingredient; DEODORANT; MASKING - cosmeticsdatabase
Poisoning by DEET
DEET Repellent Fact Sheet CAROLINE COX / Journal of Pesticide
DEET - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory information
INGESTION of DEET - Poisoning Symptoms:
Moderate-to-severe stomach irritation
Nausea
Vomiting
NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE is the most serious DEET complication:
Possible disorientation, clumsiness when walking, seizures, or coma.
Death is possible in these cases
Deet (OFF!) - Summary of Adverse Health Effecrs in Children and Adults
Poisoning by GERANIOL
I have seen nothing about actual poisoning cases caused by GERANIOL.
Some "authorities" suspect that Geraniol may have adverse side effects.
Some "Authorities" are concerned that Geraniol may cause Allergies
Non-Food Allergy - Geraniol Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and ..
Poisoning by METOFLUTHRIN
19 symptoms of Metofluthrin Poisoning
Chemical poisoning - Metofluthrin Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
Metofluthrin, like other pyrethroids, is neurotoxic in rats, rabbits, and dogs - EPA.
Poisoning by PERMETHRIN (a pyrethroid pesticide)
Permethrin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory information - pesticideinfo.org
Chemical poisoning - Permethrin Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments ... - wrongdiagnosis
Humans rapidly detoxify and excrete permethrin
Permethrin Poisoning in Cats - video - Youtube
What to Do With Dog Poisoning From Permethrin? - eHow.com
Poisons - permethrin poisoning
Poisoning by PICARIDIN
Picaridin is NOT known to be toxic if properly used.
Picaridin is classified as slightly toxi if ingested.
Picaridin - toxicity, ecological toxicity and regulatory information
Picaridin is classified as slightly toxi if ingested
"The U.S. EPA placed picaridin in Category III, slightly toxic, for acute dermal and ocular exposure."
Poisoning by PYRETHRIN
Poisoning - For pyrethrins (scroll down)
Breathing difficulty
Coughing
Loss of alertness due to imbalance in oxygen level
Tremors (if a large amount is swallowed)
Seizures (if a large amount is swallowed)
Upset stomach
Vomiting
Pyrethrin and Permethrin Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
PYRETHRIN - INSECTICIDE
Pyrethrins are considered one of the least toxic insecticides to mammals.
They are biodegradable and break down with exposure to light.
Inhaling high levels of pyrethrum may bring about asthmatic breathing,
sneezing, nasal stuffiness, headache, nausea, incoordination, tremors,
convulsions, facial flushing and swelling, and burning and itching sensations.
- Pyrethrins - Cornell
Pyrethrin - Wikipedia
The natural pyrethrins are contact poisons - Cornell
EXTOXNET PIP - PYRETHRINS AND PYRETHROIDS
Pyrethrin and Permethrin Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
PYRETHRUM INSECTICIDE
Permethrin and Pyrethrum Insecticides - What's The Difference?
Pyrethrum / Pyrethrins
Pyrethrum - Wikipedia
Pyrethrum A Natural Insecticide
Pyrethrin insecticide information - Pyrethrum - Pyrethrins
Pyrethrum Spray Concentrate- is the formula used in Mosquito ...
Pyrethrum Insecticide
RID - An Australian insect Repellent - said to also work on Tsetse Flies
I asked Steve, steve@thesafaristore.co.uk, what he recommended for a month
of safaris in various African countries, and he had this to say:
"I recommend that you take the RID Tropical Insect Repellent Spray,
which is the best repellent available today for all flying insects,
and the only one proven to work against tsetse flies. I usually
recommend that clients take one bottle each per 7 days on safari
- the amount you will use will depend on the number of insects you
encounter while on safari and does vary. I personally would rather
return with repellent left over than run out while on safari." - Steve @ The Safari Store
Spray RID on your hands, then spread it on your face." - Steve @ The Safari Store
This is what I did.
RID TROPICAL STRENGTH INSECT REPELLENT CONTAINS:
19.5% DEET plus two additional repellents, including a FLY repellent,
Antiseptic to kill a wide range of bacteria, Vitamin E for moisturizing,
Chamomile for its soothing relief, and Triclosan (an anti-bacterial/
inflammatory agent).
They say: "RID will protect you from all biting bugs (mosquitoes, sand flies midges,
ticks, fleas and TSETSE flies), mosquito borne diseases, and those pesky
flies, ants and leeches, just as it has been doing for the last 50 years".
NOTHING bit my party of 5 in our 30 days in Africa - Botswana, Kenya, Namibia,
South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. - we used some RID and some Picaridin.
I will admit that other than Botswana, there were not a lot biting things
around in September 2010. They were everywhere in Botswana.
For that matter, 4 our of 5 rehabilitated vultures
REFUSED to eat raw meat out of my hand, and backed away from me.
To order RID Tropical Insect Repellent Spray from The Safari Store (UK)
RID Medicated Insect Repellent - Company History
RID Medicated Insect Repellent - rid.com.au
RID Insect Repellent - Wikipedia
RID on Facebook
claims to be effective against the Tsetse Fly
RID - Information about
Shoo Fly Soap All-Natural No-See-Ums Repellent Soap and Spray
I can find NO real reviews on the effectiveness of these products.
Shoo Fly Natural Insect Repellent Soap Ingredients:
Extra VirginOlive Oil (EVOO), Distilled Water, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, and a proprietary mix of essential oils to repel black flies, deer flies, mosquitoes and other insect pests.
Shoo Fly - Home web page
Shoo Fly Handmade Soap
SKINASTIC
The Skinastic that checked out, contained 15% DEET as the only active ingredient.
Active Ingredient: Deet (15%) - Click on SHOW MORE PRODUCT INFO
TICKS - Complete Information about Ticks
I suggest that you wear a hat, if out where trees are above your head.
DEET is an excellent mosquito repellent, but it is a fairly poor tick repellent.
Tick identification pictures and descriptions - tickinfo
Tick - Wikipedia
Tick identification pictures and descriptions - state.il.us
Ticks - eMedicineHealth
Tick Biology - ucdavis
Ticks - iastate.edu
CDC Features - Stop Ticks
TICK BITES
Tick Bites - PICTURES OF - crashes my Firefox 3.6.16
a Picture of a Tick bite with Lyme Disease - looks like a
red Bull's Eye - lindsayjm
Tick Bites: MedlinePlus - nih.gov
Tick Bites-Home Treatment
Tick Prevention, Bite Symptoms, Treatment of Bites and Species of ... - emedicinehealth
What to do after a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease - uptodate
Lyme disease - bclocalnews
Ticks, Tick Bites, and Diseases Caused by Ticks
TICK DISEASES
CDC Features - Stop Ticks
"Some of the more common diseases that you can get from a tick
bite include (listed alphabetically):
Illustration: Tick types and sizes (USA). Click to enlarge.
* Babesiosis
* Ehrlichiosis
* Lyme disease
* Rocky Mountain spotted fever
* Southern tick-associated rash illness
* Tick-borne relapsing fever
* Tularemia
Other diseases that you can get from a tick in the United States include
anaplasmosis, Colorado tick fever, and Powassan encephalitis." - CDC
TICK REPELLENTS
Ticks can transmit various diseases, most notably Lyme Disease in the USA.
To lessen your chance of tick bites.
"Wear light-colored clothing.
Tuck your pants into your socks.
Tuck your shirt into your pants.
Wear a hat.
Spray your shoes, socks, belt-line, collar and hat with a permethrin
containing tick repellent.
Do a tick check after walking in high-risk areas.
Put any clothes that might have live ticks on them into a hot dryer
for ten minutes to kill all insects." - DEET vs. Permethrin as a Tick Repellent - Tom Grier
The US Government suggests either DEET or Permethrin to repel ticks.
DEET is an excellent mosquito repellent, but it is a fairly poor tick repellent.
Permethrin is a much better tick repellent than is DEET.
DEET vs. Permethrin as a Tick Repellent
Insect Repellent Reviews - What's the story with DEET?
A tick repellent - Public Health Sheet - PDF
RID is supposed to repeal ticks.
TIGER BALM, RED TIGER BALM & WHITE TIGER BALM
Tiger Balm - Wikipedia
Wikipedia says that the compostion of Tiger Balm is:
" COMPOSITION
Ingredient[3] Red White (Tiger Balm)
Menthol 10% 8%
Camphor 11% 11%
Dementholised mint oil 6% 16%
Cajuput oil 7% 13%
Clove bud oil 5% 1.5%
Cassia oil 5%
The remainder is a petroleum jelly and paraffin base.
The packaging label states that the active ingredients
are menthol and camphor.
The original Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White
have 25% of Camphor.[4]
A new product named Tiger Balm White HR uses
Eucalyptus oil instead of Cajuput oil.[4]" - WIKIPEDIA
TSETSE FLIES
Tsetse flies are attracted to black and dark blue, so do not wear these colors.
Tsetse flies are really attracted to "electric blue".
DEET will NOT repell Tsetse flies.
Untamed Kafue Says:
"These TSETSE flies only live in Africa and are a notorious companion to a visitor
of Kafue National Park (the largest park in Zambia). They breed along rivers and
streams. They are active during the day and feed exclusively on blood. Unlike most
biting flies, where only the female feeds on blood, both male and female tsetse
flies are blood suckers.
Tsetse flies are common in heavily wooded areas in the park, so to avoid a
quite painful sting, keep vehicle windows closed when going through the
woodlands. A tin of insect repellent and fly swatter will come in handy.
Some lodges in the park will give a sign for you to stop a good 100m or so
before your camp site and make sure you have killed all the flies. Local
initiatives to control Tsetse flies include burning elephant dung in a tin
at the back of open safari vehicles, but it's not as easy with a closed
vehicle. A 30% Dettol, 70% water mix in an atomizer also seems to help.
It's essential to wear khaki - no dark clothes, not even socks.
Periprel can also help. Once you've been bitten a couple of times, you
realize they're not that bad - keep a suction pump and some Stingose handy."
RID claims to be effective against Tsetse flies.
Africa - Tsetse Flies - UEN
"There are 22 different species of tsetse fly, and they live only in Africa.
These flies are slightly larger than a horsefly."
CNN - Battling the deadly bite of the tsetse fly
Tsetse fly - Wikipedia
WARNINGS / POISONING from Repellents and Insecticides
POISONING by Insecticides
ALLETHRIN Poisoning
CONCEAL (LINALOOL) Poisoning
DEET CORROSIVENESS - Warning - disolves, plastics, materials
DEET Poisoning
GERANIOL Poisoning - NONE known
LEMON EUCALYPTUS (OLE) Poisoning
METOFLUTHRIN Poisoning
NATRAPEL - ACNE WARNING
PICARIDIN Poisoning - NOT known to be toxic if properly used
PYRETHRIN Poisoning
WEST NILE VIRUS
The CDC says: West Nile virus (carried by mosquitoes): Use repellents containing
DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus and wear clothing treated with permethrin.
WEST NILE VIRUS - Complete Information - Woodsmall
West Nile Virus - GoogleHealth
West Nile Virus - CDC
West Nile Virus - What You Need To Know - CDC
West Nile Virus - wikipedia
West Nile Virus: MedlinePlus
West Nile virus - MayoClinic.com
West Nile Virus - National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII)
West Nile Virus
WATKINS - DEET
Watkins Concentrations of DEET are between 20% and 30%.
It is not legal in Canada to sell greater than 30% DEET.
One user says that isn't too sticky. Another says it smells OK
Watkins - home web page
WRIST BAND REPELLENTS
It is possible that there is a new type of wristband that works.
But the wristbands fared poorly. The three tested bands offered
virtually no protection whatsoever - WebMD
ZAPPERS - MOSQUITO (electrified) SWATTERS
They convert battery power to a higher eletric voltage and fry the criiters.
Well - they DO WORK - at least the older model that we found - it takes Two
'D' Cells, unlike most of the news ones, that seem to take two 'AA' cells.
BugKwikZap Bug Zapper
Kill area = 52cm = 20 1/2 inches x cm 21 = 8.3 Inches.
BugKwikZap Bug Zapper Electric Fly Swatter
NEWS about MOSQUITOES, INSECTICIDES, MALARIA & Insect Borne DISEASES
New Insect Repellent is 'Thousands of Times' More Effective Than DEET
The WMD of insect repellant: Bug spray developed that is 'Thousands of Times' More Effective Than DEET
Mystery drop in mosquito numbers - malaria-carrying mosquitoes are disappearing in some parts of Africa
Bacteria stops dengue in tracks
Single Effective Insect Repellent for All Types of Insects soon possible
East African spider prefers to eat mosquitoes that can carry Malaria
Scientists make transgenic fungus to fight malaria - 2/11/2011
Mosquito's Sugar Appetite Could Turn Against It
Malaria Spreading HIV
How to Cut the Mosquito's Sensitivity to Carbon Dioxide?
Vest Nile Transmitting Mosquitoes Choose Robins
The Threat of the Future: Animal Born Diseases
RESOURCES - These may not be mentioned elsewhere
Aedes mosquitoes (vector of Dengue fever, Yellow Fever, Zika & Chikungunya)
Anopheles Mosquitoes
These are the mosquitoes than can spread Malaria.
Mosquitoes that carry Malaria are usually out from before dusk until after dawn:
Anopheles - Wikipedia
CDC - Malaria - About Malaria - Biology - Mosquitoes - Anopheles ... - CDC.gov
Malaria Site: Anopheles Mosquito
Interesting Facts about the Anopheles Mosquito - MosquitoMagnet.com
Mosquitos seldom travel far - mostly within a mile of their breeding ground.
Avian Malaria
Culex Mosquitoes
"Culex is a genus of mosquito, and is important in that several
species serve as vectors of important diseases, such as West
Nile virus, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis,
St. Louis encephalitis and avian malaria."
Chikungunya - Mosquito borne virus - CLICK HERE
DENGUE FEVER
Mosquitoes that carry Dengue Fever, Chikungunya and Yellow Fever and Zika bite in the DAYTIME.
Dengue fever - nih.gov
Dengue fever is caused by one of four different but related viruses. It is spread by
the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly the mosquito Aedes aegypti.
Dengue fever should not be confused with Dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is a separate
disease that is caused by the same type of virus but has much more severe symptoms.
(prognosis) - The condition generally lasts a week or more. Although uncomfortable,
dengue fever is not deadly. People with the condition should fully recover.
Tiger mosquitoes are known to be in Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Carolinas and now California
Dengue Fever
New clue to fighting dengue fever - BBC
CDC - Dengue
WHO - Dengue
Aedes aegypti (Tiger Mosquitoe) which spreads dengue and yellow fever
The effects of sustained release metofluthrin on the biting ...
In the room treated with metofluthrin the majority of mosquitoes died
and a spillover effect into the neighboring room caused greater
than one-third mortality of the mosquitoes. Metofluthrin could be
used to prevent dengue transmission within a household - NOT SURE THAT IS SAFE.
Bacteria stops dengue in tracks
"We have recently returned from a 5 star resort in the Maldives. The resort which I won't
name was exceptional and almost exactly what we expected. Unfortunately both myself and my
husband got the Dengue virus. I got this on the 5th day in and my husband became ill on
the flight home. I was admitted to hospital within hours of landing back in the U.K.
I can honestly say that I thought I was dying. My liver was inflamed, white cell count
was obliterated, potassium low, platelets depleted, extremely low blood pressure etc.
I spent a week in hospital but a week later and I have zero mojo and walking like a
zombie.
This Dengue virus is nasty and it blighted what was supposed to be a wonderful holiday.
The resort did the fogging thing every night but clearly this made no difference to us.
The sense I got from the resort is that they wanted to 'dumb' down any mention of the
risk of contracting Dengue. I think this is unhelpful because we may have been saved
from getting this if the risks had been highlighted and guidelines on precautions.
Feeling slightly bitter, exhausted and defeated by this experience.
No matter how beautiful the island was it wasn't worth it." - by dadpad1325 - TripAdvisor
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (sleeping sickness)
Filariasis
Japanese Encephalitis
St. Louis Encephalitis
Zika Virus
INDEX and OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
BITES:
BITES - Treating & Identifying
BITES - MOSQUITO - Treating
Bites - TICK - Pictures & Treatment
Lyme Disease - Tick Bite with it - picture
AfterBite - Used to treat itching of bites
BUY - WHERE to get these insect repellents and killers
CLOTHES - TREATED:
CLOTHES - treated with Permethrin - kill/repel insects
CLOTHING - Sunscreen effectiveness of Clothing
CLOTHES - INCREASING the SPF
CLOTHES - WITH a High SPF
CLOTHES you can TAN THROUGH
CPAP and Battery powered CPAP/APAP
DISEASES - Mosquito Borne:
Avian Malaria
CHIKUNGUNYA Virus
Dengue Fever - mosquitoes bite in the DAYTIME
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (sleeping sickness)
Filariasis
Japanese Encephalitis
MALARIA
St. Louis Encephalitis
ZIKA Virus
Aedes aegypti Mosquito which spreads dengue and yellow fever
Anopheles gambiae Mosquito, which spreads malaria
Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquito, which spreads filariasis and West Nile virus
DISEASES - TICK Borne:
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease - Tick Bite with it - picture
LYME DISEASE IN SOUTH AFRICA
FACE / MAKEUP with SPF - recommended SUNSCREEN
HATS
HATS, SAFARI
HEAT EXHAUSTION / HEAT STROKE:
HEAT EXHAUSTION
HEAT STROKE
MAKEUP with SPF - recommended SUNSCREEN
MALARIA TREATMENTS / PREVENTATIVES:
Complete MALARIA Information
Doxycycline
MALARIA - Prevention, Prophylactics & Information
MALARONE - Malaria Prophylactic - RECOMMENDED
Mefloquine
Prophylactics / Malaria Preventative Medications
MOSQUITOES:
AfterBite - Used to treat bites that itch
Aedes mosquitoes (vector of dengue fever) bite in the DAYTIME
Anopheles Mosquitoes
Culex Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti Mosquito which spreads dengue and yellow fever
Anopheles gambiae Mosquito, which spreads malaria
Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquito, which spreads filariasis and West Nile virus
Mosquitoes - Complete Info
Mosquito BITES - Treating
Mosquito Netting
Mozzies
NEWS:
NEWS - Mosquitoes, Malaria, Insecticides & insect borne Diseases
POISONING by REPELLENTS AND INSECTICIDES:
Poisoning by ALLETHRIN
Poisoning by DEET
Poisoning by GERANIOL?
Poisoning by Insecticides
Poisoning by METOFLUTHRIN
Poisoning by PERMETHRIN (a pyrethroid pesticide))
Poisoning by PICARIDIN (not very likely)
Poisoning by PYRETHRIN
REAPPLICATION of Insect Repellent - TIPS
RECOMMENDED INSECT REPELLENTS
REPELLENTS AND INSECTICIDES:
RECOMMENDED INSECT REPELLENTS
WHAT Insect Repellents we used successfully in Africa
DEET on cloth for additional protection
WHERE to buy these insect repellents and killers
Aerogard - Repellent
Allethrin - Repellent
All Terrain's HERBAL ARMOR
Autan - Icaridin (Picaridin) (some DEET products)
AVON
AVON SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535
Bayrepel (Picaridin)
BEN's 30% DEET
Ben's 30% DEET Test SCORE
BENs - 100% DEET
BENs TICK Repellent- 30% DEET
BOOTS - Repellents
Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent
Bushman - Repellent - DEET
Cactus Juice Repellent
Catnip - Repellent - CAUTION
Citrepel (PMD) - Repellent
Citriodiol (Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus [OLE])
Citronella - Repellent
Conceal - Repellent
Corymbia citriodora (OLE)
CUTTER 23% DEET
Cutter 30% DEET Test SCORE
Deep Woods Off 34% DEET Test Score
DEET - Repellent
DEET Corrosiveness WARNING
DEET and FISHING
DEET POISONING
DEET - Sellers of
DEET and TICKS
DENGUE FEVER
DOOM Insecticide (found in Africa, only [Kenya])
Dr D - buy from Nakumatt stores, Kenya - Citrepel Repellent (PMD)
Dr Johnson Mosquito & Insect Repellent - citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil & lavender oil
Geraniol - Repellent
Geraniol POISONING
Geranium (really Geraniol) - Repellent
HERBAL ARMOR
hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate (Picaridin)
Icaridin (Picaridin)
IR3535 - Repellent
Jaico MUGGENMELK or Muggenmilk - DEET
JUNGLE FORMULA Repellents
Jungle Formula SENSITIVE - Repellent - 20% IR3535 (Picaridin)
Jungle Formula NATURAL - Repellent - 40% oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
Jungle Formula MEDIUM - Repellent - 20% DEET
Jungle Formula MAXIMUM - Repellent - 50% DEET, plus plant extracts
JUNGLE JUICE 100 (Sawyer) - DEET
KBR 3023
LEMON EUCALYPTUS (OLE)
LEMON EUCALYPTUS Poisoning
Linalool - supposedly blocks mosquitoes from detecting you
Metofluthrin
Consumer Reports states that OFF (contains Metofluthrin) does not work very well.
Click on the above link.
Metofluthrin POISONING
Mosi-guard brand of OLE (Citriodiol)
Mosquit-ex - DEET
MOSQUITO MILK - Geranium (really probably Geraniol) & 20% DEET
Muggenmelk or Muggenmilk - DEET
NATRAPEL (Picaridin)
NATRAPEL (Picaridin) - ACNE WARNING
Nepetalactone (Catnip)
NETTING - Mosquito
No-See-Ums Repellent
OFF - Deep Woods
OFF 7% DEET Test SCORE
OFF 30% DEET
OFF 34% DEET
OFF 34% DEET Test SCORE
OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS - OLE - a Repellent (also: "PMD")
Periprel - Repellent
Permethrin Insecticide - keep off your skin
Permethrin - treat your clothes with it to kill/repel insects
Picaridin (KBR3023, or Bayrepel) - REPELLENT
Picaridin - POISONING
PMD (OLE)
Pyrethrin - Insecticide
Pyrethrin - POISONING
Pyrethrum - Insecticide
RED Tiger Balm
Repel 20 % DEET
Repel 20 % DEET Test SCORE
Repel 55 % DEET
Repel 100 % DEET
Repel Sun & Bug 20% DEET Test SCORE
Repel OLE Repellents
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus (40%)
Repel 32600 6 oz Permanone - Permethrin (insecticide for clothing)
Repel Picaridin (20%)
RID - Mosquito & FLY repellent
Riemann Mosquit-ex - DEET
Saltidin (Picaridin)
Sawyer Insect Repellents
Sawyer Premium Sunblock with (IR3535) Insect Repellent
Shoo Fly natural Fly repellent
Skin-So-Soft (SSS) - NOT a good repellent
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535
Skinastic - 15% deet
TICK Repellent
Tiger Balm
Ultrathon - 3M slow release DEET
Ultrathon - 3M slow release 25% DEET
Ultrathon - 3M slow release 33% DEET
Watkins - 23 to 30% DEET - only sold in Canada
WHITE Tiger Balm
SPF:
SPF
SPF - CLOTHES - INCREASING
SPF - CLOTHES - WITH SPF
SPRAY TAN / SELF TANNING / FAKE TANS
SUNBURN / HEAT EXHAUSTION / HEAT STROKE:
SUNBURN Treatment
HEAT EXHAUSTION
HEAT STROKE
SUNGLASSES INFORMATION:
SUNGLASSES - WHAT they SHOULD Do for you
BLUE LIGHT (rays) may CAUSE Macular Degeneration
SUNSCREEN INFORMATION:
SUNSCREEN - Complete Sunscreen Warnings, Information, Ingredients, Products & Resources
SUNSCREEN - RECOMMENDATIONS
FACE / MAKEUP with SPF - recommended SUNSCREEN
KID's RECOMMENDED SUNSCREEN
KIDs - SENSITIVE SKIN - RECOMMENDED SUNSCREEN
SENSITIVE SKIN - RECOMMENDED SUNSCREEN
SWATTERS / ZAPPERS - Insect
TANING:
Tanning PILLS
Tan Through CLOTHES
TICK INFORMATION:
TICKS - Complete TICK Information
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease - Tick Bite with it
LYME DISEASE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Tick BITES
Tick DISEASES
TICK Repellent
TIPS for effectively applying even more insect repellent
TIPS for USING Insect Repellent
TIPS for using Insect Repellent at the BEACH / SUN TANNING
TIPS for when to REAPPLY Insect Repellent
TIPS for using Insect Repellent ON SAFARI
Tsetse Flies
TRAVEL INFORMATION
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel SUPPLIES
Travel WARNINGS (US State Department)
HEV = 400-500 nm (longer than UVA) - may cause Macular Degeneration
UV400 (blocks UVA, UVB and UVC = 100 nm to 400 nm, but NOT HEC)
UVA
UVB
UVC
Water Resistant Sunscreen
West Nile Virus
WHAT WE USED IN AFRICA and no one got any bites
WHERE to buy these insect repellents and killers
World MOSQUITO DAY
Wristband Insect Repellents
ZIKA Virus
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