Some people use permethrin on clothing to repel ticks, mites and mosquitoes. Permethrin repellents should NEVER be applied to skin: they are to be used on clothing ONLY. Always use permethrin repellents according to the label instructions. When permethrin products are applied to clothing, the spray should be allowed to dry before clothing is worn.

Most of these repellents are sold at multiple retail, discount and drug stores. A wider selection may be available at “outdoor” stores or in hunting and camping sections. At this time picaridin is not yet registered with the state pesticide programs in NY and CA, and thus is not available in those areas. See similar questions...

Safer has two great traps for moths, including one for clothes moths. On our web site, we also offer tips for keeping moths away from your closet. Visit our moths page for more information about these great products and tips. See similar questions...

Yes. Insect repellents help people reduce their exposure to mosquito bites that may carry potentially serious viruses such as West Nile virus, and allow them to continue to play and work outdoors. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, there are no reported adverse events following use of repellents containing DEET or picaridin. Click here for more information about using repellents safely. See similar questions...

For more information about using repellents, please consult the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Web site or consult the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), which is cooperatively sponsored by Oregon State University and the U.S. EPA. NPIC can be reached at: npic.orst.edu or 1-800-858-7378. See similar questions...

Certain products which contain permethrin are recommended for use on clothing, shoes, bed nets, and camping gear, and are registered with EPA for this use. Permethrin is highly effective as an insecticide and as a repellent. Permethrin-treated clothing repels and kills ticks, mosquitoes, and other arthropods and retains this effect after repeated laundering. The permethrin insecticide should be reapplied following the label instructions. See similar questions...

For all sessions except U/14 we provide complete camouflage outfits at no additional cost. Most of our wardrobe are US woodlands coveralls, however there are significant quantities of auscam pants, auscam long sleeve tops, some auscam t-shirts and also army greens. There are even some exotic camouflage patterns available such as British jungle pattern. All the clothes used are professionally cleaned each time they have been worn. See similar questions...

Mosquitoes and other blood-feeding flies (such as black flies and deer flies) are attracted to hosts by skin odors and carbon dioxide from their breath. When a mosquito gets close to a host, DEET and some other repellents jam the insect's sensors and confuse the insect so it is unable to land and bite the host successfully. Repellents are effective only at short distances from the treated surface, so the user may still see mosquitoes flying nearby. See similar questions...

CDC recommends using products that have been shown to work in scientific trials and that contain active ingredients which have been registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as insect repellents on skin or clothing. When EPA registers a repellent, they evaluate the product for efficacy and potential effects on human beings and the environment. See similar questions...

Repellent products must state any age restriction. If there is none, EPA has not required a restriction on the use of the product. According to the label, oil of lemon eucalyptus products should NOT be used on CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. In addition to EPA’s decisions about use of products on children, many consumers also look to the opinion of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP does have an opinion on the use of DEET in children (see below). See similar questions...

For many years, individual companies have been generously donating extensive amounts of repellent products. Typically these donations are made to public health organizations, which then distribute the products to low-income residents of areas with significant mosquito and tick infestations. Regrettably, the DEET Education Program does not have products to donate beyond its outreach initiative through the public health sector. However, there are free brochures. See similar questions...

DEET-based repellents are available at grocery stores, pharmacies, sporting goods stores, home improvement centers, and other retail outlets. See similar questions...

Permethrin insecticide is used for fogging and barrier spraying to control adult mosquitoes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Pyrethroids [permethrin is a type of pyrethroid] can be used for public health mosquito control programs without posing unreasonable risks to human health when applied according to the label. Pyrethroids are considered to pose slight risks of acute toxicity to humans, but at high doses, pyrethroids can affect the nervous system. See similar questions...

Some non-DEET repellent products which are intended to be applied directly to skin also provide some protection from mosquito bites. However, studies have suggested that other products do not offer the same level of protection, or that protection does not last as long as products containing DEET. A soybean-oil-based product has been shown to provide protection for a period of time similar to a product with a low concentration of DEET (4.75%). See similar questions...

Permethrin is a synthetic relative of natural pyrethrins; however, it is much more stable on your pet and more active on insects. Both permethrin and natural pyrethrins work by disrupting the insect's nervous system. Products containing permethrin should NEVER be used on cats as they are sensitive to this compound. See similar questions...

For casual use by most people, a high concentration of DEET is not needed. Products with 25 percent to 35 percent DEET will provide adequate protection for adults under most conditions; use lower concentrations for children. To make sure you will not react to the repellent, apply the product to a small area of skin on your arm or leg before general use. After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water. Wash treated clothing before wearing again. See similar questions...

Use of repellents products may cause skin reactions in rare cases. Most products also note that eye irritation can occur if product gets in the eye. If you suspect a reaction to a product, discontinue use, wash the treated skin, and call a poison control center. If product gets in the eyes flush with water and consult health care provider or poison control center. If you go to a doctor, take the product with you. See similar questions...

Numerous scientific studies have been conducted and published in peer-reviewed journals. In 2002, for example, researchers at the University of Florida's Medical Entomology laboratory compared the effectiveness of DEET-based repellents to some alternative products and found that DEET-based repellents were far more effective (Fradin-Day, New England Journal of Medicine, July 4, 2002). See similar questions...