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West Nile Virus Late Summer Canada Issue  -  11 Aug 2008
Keep insect repellent on hand, repellents that have the ingredient DEET in them are the most effective, but you have to be careful not to use them Ontario Now,

Porter County pool tests positive for West Nile  -  11 Aug 2008
...prime mosquito biting times, dusk to dawn. -- Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes and exposed skin. Munster Times,

SNHD reports probable West Nile Virus case  -  11 Aug 2008
Apply an insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) according to manufacturer's directions. Repellents containing picaridin and oil of KVBC,

Boomer brings familiar faces to mind  -  11 Aug 2008
Mosquitoes were rotten early on, but they're less obnoxious, and I found some decent non-DEET repellent that seems to work pretty well. Great Falls Tribune,

Don't sweat the skeeters  -  11 Aug 2008
He also recommends using products containing DEET on yourself. Short for diethyl toluamide, DEET sort of "confuses" mosquitoes, so it can't find a spot to Times Daily (subscription),

The Magic in Gastonia  -  11 Aug 2008
All of the products are DEET-free and use essential oils designed to deter mosquitoes. "This is an option for those who want to opt to have something Gaston Gazette,

Mosquito Repellents and Their Dangers  -  Aug 7, 2008
There are also products such as lotions to be applied on the body that contains ¡°deet¡± which scares away mosquitoes. Dr. Kim Soon-il at NaturoBiotech says 조선�?�보(�?문�?),

Today's Sportsman: Experience Assateague  -  Aug 9, 2008
Applying some DEET-based repellant before venturing out can make the field safer and more enjoyable. DEET effectively repels mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and Frederick News Post (subscription),

Sky Lakes trek becomes exercise in simplicity  -  Aug 10, 2008
Instead, we dug out the Deet and kept going. Over the next week we hiked past roughly 50 lakes, covering 10 to 15 miles a day. Mail Tribune,

Effective bug juice, without the nasty smell  -  Aug 9, 2008
Sometimes the insects are so overwhelming it seems like you’d need a constantly spraying Deet-mister to ward them off. A friend and I cycled the Deer Creek Aspen Times,

Mosquitoes may be a health threat in your yard and garden  -  Aug 7, 2008
Many choose to use repellents that contain DEET as the effective ingredient. Products that contain DEET include OFF! Deep Woods, OFF! Springville Journal,

Green Ways to Be Bug-Free  -  Aug 2, 2008
DEET and Permethrin are the most common ingredients in personal anti-bite products, and both are highly effective at keeping pests away. Washington Post,

West Nile virus detected in Dulac  -  Aug 9, 2008
Products containing the chemicals DEET and Picaridin are most effective. • When weather permits, wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants. Houma Courier,

West Nile arrives in Abington  -  Aug 8, 2008
Use repellants – products containing DEET are effective and can be applied to the skin. DEET should not be used on children under 2 months of age and Abington Mariner,

West Nile virus found in Scott County insects  -  Aug 9, 2008
Wear insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus (carefully read and follow all directions on the label before use). Quad City Times,

Botanical insect repellents offer alternative to DEET  -  Jul 28, 2008
The botanicals are an alternative to products that use DEET, a chemical that has a strong smell and rare side effects. The active ingredients in this bug Asbury Park Press,

Tips for avoiding tick-borne Lyme disease  -  Aug 5, 2008
...-Spray clothing and exposed skin with insect repellent containing DEET. -After finishing outdoor activity, check clothing and entire body for attached ticks The Canadian Press

Bug Bam 'Slaps' DEET with Over 1 Million Natural Repelling ...  -  Jul 22, 2008
..."In fact, reports show almost 50% of US consumers will not use products containing DEET due to inconvenience and safety concerns. Bug Bam eradicates these PR Web (press release),

Heed warnings when using DEET insect sprays  -  Jul 17, 2008
And most of those sprays contain DEET. Warren County Public Health Educator Dan Durkee said, "It's a combination that the Army came up with to protect their Capital News 9,

Take the time to protect against West Nile Virus  -  Aug 9, 2008
Use an approved insect repellent, such as one containing DEET. WNV has not yet been found in either the human, bird or mosquito populations, however, Oakville Beaver,

9:55 am: San Bernardino County has confirmed its first human West ...  -  Aug 5, 2008
The Department of Public Health suggests: * Using inspect repellent containing DEET, picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 according to label Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,

Mosquito Batch In Rye Tests Positive For WNV  -  Aug 7, 2008
Products containing DEET are not recommended for use on children under 2 months of age. Insect repellents should be used especially at dusk and evening Westchester.com,

Lyon County has first case associated with West Nile  -  Aug 8, 2008
Dr. Ihsan Azzam, state epidemiologist, said residents should use mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus and wear Carson Times,

City's first West Nile cases  -  Aug 6, 2008
...long-sleeved shirts and long pants and socks, eliminate pools of standing water near your home and use a mosquito repellent containing DEET. Canoe.ca,

Virus found in Amherst mosquitoes  -  Aug 6, 2008
...in mosquitoes in the past weeks and this species is big on biting. Everyone is reminded to wear long pants and sleeves and use a bug spray with Deet. WIVB,

West Nile virus alert  -  Aug 6, 2008
They also urge people to wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants, and to apply an insect repellent that includes DEET. DEET products should not be used on Martha's Vineyard Times,

Mosquitos In Lorain County Test Positive For West Nile  -  Aug 7, 2008
Insect repellants containing 5 to 10 percent of the chemical DEET are most effective. Use them sparingly on young children, and never on babies. NewsNet5.com,

Ask a Master Gardener: Here's the buzz on mosquito repellents  -  Aug 5, 2008
Repellents that are currently available are either synthetic chemicals, such as DEET, or plant derived chemicals such as Citronella. Chinook Observer (subscription),

How to cut down on those 3-ounce bottles  -  Aug 1, 2008
The repellent, which uses Picaridin instead of DEET, isn't meant for deep-woods action, but it does have aloe and vitamin E. Packages of eight individually San Francisco Chronicle,

Residents must be vigilant with mosquitoes  -  Aug 7, 2008
DEET - Wear DEET or another mosquito repellent (Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or IR3535) when outside. 2. Dusk and Dawn - Restrict activities during Nueces County Record Star,

Those Annoying "Gnats"!  -  Aug 7, 2008
I see no reason not to experiment with herbal or picaridin based repellents if you don’t like to use DEET-based ones. Keep in mind that if one of the Penn State Master Gardeners,

Reduce mosquito population  -  Aug 7, 2008
DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent of less on older children. Kingston Reporter,

Searching the frontiers of science  -  Aug 3, 2008
It's not yet on the market but British scientists have identified and are patenting a mosquito repellent that's as effective as DEET and all natural. Toronto Star,

West Nile virus found in Cache County  -  Aug 5, 2008
...should take precautions against contracting the virus by wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors and using insect repellant that contains DEET. Salt Lake Tribune,

First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Sacramento  -  Aug 8, 2008
You can reduce your chances of being bitten by avoiding outdoor activities at dawn and dusk, and using insect repellent with DEET. KFBK,

With mosquito season in full force, learn to bite back  -  Jul 13, 2008
The standard has long been the chemical popularly known as DEET. The higher the concentration, the longer the protection lasts, but the federal Centers for Los Angeles Times,

Uxbridge West Nile case first for Durham this summer  -  Aug 5, 2008
By Reka Szekely - Use a mosquito repellent which contains DEET, carefully following manufacturers' instructions. Adults should wear a repellent with no more Newsdurhamregion.com,

Get Out The Swatter, Its Time To Fight West Nile Mosquitoes  -  Aug 8, 2008
Other prevention methods include using an insect repellent which had DEET, as well as clothing with long sleeves and pants. Those at greatest risk include dBTechno,

Include West Nile protection in long weekend plans: officials  -  Aug 2, 2008
The concentration of DEET should not exceed 30 per cent for adults or 10 per cent for children ages two to 12. For children from six months old to two years StarPhoenix,

West Nile virus found in two Massachusetts communities  -  Aug 6, 2008
They should also, if possible, wear long sleeves, long pants and socks to limit possible biting sites and to use insect repellent with DEET (also known as Providence Journal,

West Nile Virus Risk Higher Than Ever  -  Aug 5, 2008
DEET - Apply inspect repellent containing DEET, picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 according to label instructions. KHTS Radio,

Protect yourself to keep away mosquitos  -  Aug 2, 2008
...--DEET is the most common chemical in insect repellents. DEET works best for those who want to stay outside for long periods of time. High Plains Journal,

West Nile bites western Iowa with first confirmed case  -  Aug 5, 2008
According to the IDPH website, there are several repellents including picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus and DEET. The most highly effective are those Le Mars Daily Sentinel,

South Africa: Student Puts University On World Map  -  Aug 5, 2008
At the moment, the most effective insect repellent substance is Deet, the active ingredient in most tick and insect repellents. But Asquith says because AllAfrica.com,

West Nile confirmed in Vigo County  -  Aug 7, 2008
If you do go outside during this time, wear a long-sleeved shirt and wear insect repellent containing DEET. Keep your grass and shrubbery trimmed. WTHI,

First case of West Nile virus in Mesa County for 2008 season  -  Aug 7, 2008
Use insect repellent that contains DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Dress in long sleeves and pants when in areas where mosquitoes are active. Grand Junction Free Press,

Summer brings out bugs in Oregon  -  Aug 5, 2008
If you're not: mosquito netting, repellents such at DEET and staying out of wet, boggy areas at dusk. Vitamin B and ultrasonic devices remain unproven as The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,

Nature’s Nasties  -  Aug 3, 2008
Or a paste made of one teaspoon meat tenderizer mixed with teaspoon water Products containing N, N-Diethyl-3-Methylbenzamide, commonly known as DEET, HobbyFarms.com,

Marion Kentucky Faces Mosquito Problems  -  Aug 6, 2008
If you must go outside he recommends using a repellent with at least 7% deet. Also make sure there is no stagnant water on your property. WPSD,

Westport woman takes a swipe at pesky insects with repellent  -  Aug 7, 2008
She experimented with different mixes of oils in search of a formula that bugs would hate, but would not repel people, without using DEET or any other The Kingston Whig-Standard,

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