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| | NEJM -- Comparative Efficacy of Insect Repellents against Mosquito Bites |
 | | to apply DEET to their skin, deliberately seek out other repellent | | | A formulation containing 23.8 percent DEET had a mean complete-protection time of 301.5 minutes. | | | Biometry, the principles and practice of statistics in biological research. |
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http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/347/1/13
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| | DEET Insect Repellents |
| | Persons who are concerned about using DEET or other products on children may wish to consult their health care provider for advice. | | | Repellents are effective only at short distances from the treated surface, so the user may still see mosquitoes flying nearby. | | | The symptoms of an insect bite can usually be treated with over-the-counter medications. |
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http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/deetfacts.htm
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| | July newsletter |
| | So, how does a health conscious consumer protect his or her family from voracious and potentially deadly bugs? | | | In 2003, a Duke University Medical Center pharmacologist recommended caution when using the insecticide DEET after his animal studies found the chemical causes diffuse brain cell death and behavioral changes in rats after frequent and prolonged use. | | | While you'll often see citronella in natural repellents (sometimes it is the only ingredient) it isn't the most effective of the oils. |
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http://www.herbwiseproducts.com/News/20040701.htm
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| | Insect Repellents for Children |
| | Deet is absorbed through the skin, so you may want to limit how much you put on younger children, wash it off as soon as possible, and apply it more to clothing than skin. | | | Insects (mosquitoes, gnats, chiggers, ticks, etc.…) commonly bite children and can make them miserable. | | | Although it is absorbed through your child's skin, it is generally safe as long as the product has less than 10-30% deet. |
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http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/medicine_cabinet/insect_repellents.html
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| | Health Canada - West Nile Virus - Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellents |
| | If you are concerned that you are sensitive to a product, apply the product to a small area of skin on your arm and wait 24 hours to see if a reaction occurs. | | | If you suspect that you or your child are reacting to an insect repellent, stop using the product immediately, wash treated skin and seek medical attention. | | | The least concentrated product (10% DEET or less) should be used. |
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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/westnile/insect_repellents.html
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| | Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Bug News 2000 |
| | Thirteen insect repellents that claim to be effective against mosquitoes were recently tested to ascertain their effectiveness. | | | The two most effective repellents found were Amway HourGuard12, a cream that is 33 percent deet, and Off! | | | Approximately 10,000 new species are named by researchers annually, most of those being insects. |
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http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/buginfo/news2000.htm
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| | Insect Repellents |
| | Companion's Choice Products Ltd Pets Manufacturers of a range of ferret and dog products including food, shampoo as well as insect repellents. | | | Insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations. | | | Vanilla scented products that actually work and smell good Description: Personal insect repellents that work. |
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http://www.degreaser-cleaner.com/Keywords/Insect_Repellents.html
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| | Growing Herbs |
| | Note: Presents practical advice on herb gardening with charts such as "How much should you plant?" and "Herbal foliage colors." Describes many ways to use herbs, such as in cosmetics and remedies, as insect repellents, in oils, vinegars, bread, etc. |
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http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/herbs.html
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| | The Gardener's Forum: herbal insect repellents |
| | Go to this site and read the last paragraph part that says "CAUTION" | | | I don't know if any one else has them around but (stag horn)sumacs the leaves repel most flesh eating bugs. | | | to repel outdoor insect pests, rub small amount on hands, then apply to exposed skin. |
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http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/18/32.html
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| | An Introduction to Using Herbal Remedies |
| | Acne is helped with Calendula in alcohol and witch hazel to clean and kill bacteria while it heals. | | | Insect Repellents are PENNYROYAL (Great for fleas), TANSY (keeps away ants), RUE, WORMWOOD, SAGE, CEDAR. |
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http://www.byregion.net/articles-healers/HerbalRemedies_Intro.html
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