Personal Precautions to Avoid Mosquito Bites ƒ Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. Use prevention methods whenever mosquitoes are present. ƒ When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long‐sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that includes DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. ƒ Make sure doors and windows have tight‐fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night. ƒ Change water in birdbaths weekly. Properly maintain wading pools and stock ornamental ponds with fish. Cover rain barrels with 16‐mesh wire screen. In communities where there are organized mosquito control programs, contact your municipality to report areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. ƒ For more information on insect repellents, please scroll below. HOW DO I CHOOSE AN INSECT REPELLENT?
1- 2 hours
2-4 hours
5 – 8 hours
ON SKIN
MOSQUITOES
Protection varies by species
of mosquito.
Most mosquitoes that
transmit diseases in the US
bite from dusk-dawn.
TICKS
Other factors affecting
efficacy include: individual
chemistry, sweat, numbers
of bugs. Apply creams and
lotions15 to 20 minutes
before going outdoors.
Choose the appropriate repellent for the length of time you’ll be outdoors. Reapply according to product instructions.
<10% DEET
<10% picaridin
~15% DEET
~15% picaridin/KBR 3023
~30% oil of lemon
eucalyptus/PMD
~20%-50% DEET
Generally, repellent with 20 – 50% DEET is recommended to protect against tick bites.
In areas where both
mosquitoes and ticks are a
concern, repellents with
20 – 50% DEET may offer best,
well-rounded protection.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
has recommended that repellents
containing up to 30% DEET can be
used on children over 2 months of age.
The repellents shown here meet CDC’s
standard of having EPA registration and
strong performance in peer-reviewed,
scientific studies. They reflect products
currently available in the U.S.
ON CLOTHING AND GEAR
Permethrin
Permethrin treatment of clothing and equipment
can provide protection against mosquitoes and
ticks through multiple washings. Follow label
instructions.
“The best repellent
is the one you’ll
actually use.”
- Joe Conlon,
former Naval entomologist
& mosquito control expert
Understanding Your Choices:
LEMON EUCALYPTUS, DEET & PICARIDIN
To Download This Brochure, Please Visit
www.lemoneucalyptus.com
According to a survey commissioned by the Harvard
University School of Public Health, 40 percent of adults
in the United States said that they did not take any
precautions against mosquito bites last summer, even
while West Nile virus continues to spread.
Wearing repellents is critical because it is your last line of
defense against mosquito bites. The key to controlling
diseases like West Nile virus is to reduce human/vector
contact. So it’s important to apply repellents every time
you’re outdoors. Unprotected skin is likely to be bitten if
not covered by a repellent, so thorough and proper
application is a must. In fact, many people aren’t aware that
they should rub the repellent over their skin after spraying
to ensure even coverage.
The most important criteria when choosing a repellent is to
select one you’re going to use. Make sure it’s a repellent
recommended as being effective by the Centers for Disease
Control. Also look at the percentage of active ingredient —
that will tell you how many hours of protection
the repellent will provide.
By picking and using the right repellent,
you can spend your time enjoying the
outdoors knowing you’re protected.
www.picaridin.com
For More Information
Please refer to the
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
website & the Spectrum Brands websites
listed below before your next outdoor adventure.
www.cdc.gov/westnile
Picking
the
www.cutterinsectrepellent.com
www.repel.com
RIGHT
Joe Conlon
Member of the American Mosquito Control Association,
Georgia Mosquito Control Association,
South Carolina Mosquito Control Association,
Virginia Mosquito Control Association (president, 1996-97),
North Carolina Mosquito Control Association,
Illinois Mosquito Control Association,
Pennsylvania Vector Control Association,
Ohio Mosquito Control Association,
Mid-American Mosquito Control Association (president, 1998-99),
New York Entomological Society (honorary)
Repellent
HG-06-0023 ©2006
Lemon Eucalyptus:
DEET:
Natural Plant-Based Protection
Effective, Dependable Protection
Products made with Lemon Eucalyptus are
DEET
ideal for people who are looking for an
effective repellent made from naturally
Picaridin:
Light Feel, Odorless Protection
DEET-based repellents provide effective, dependable
Picaridin (pronounced “pick-CARE-a-den”)
protection. Developed by the U.S. Department of
provides the long-lasting, effective protection
Agriculture during World War II, DEET-based products
people have come to expect from DEET in a
renewable resources. Derived from the oil of Eucalyptus
have been sold commercially since the 1950s. These products
formula that is more pleasant to use. Developed in the
citridora tree leaves, this active ingredient naturally repels
offer a range of protection options that repel insects equally well
1990s and used in Europe and Australia since 1998, Picaridin
mosquitoes and deer ticks for up to 6 hours. Lemon
for the length of time they’re needed, from 7% DEET products that
brings innovative technology to insect repellents and
Eucalyptus is the only plant-based active ingredient
provide 2 hours of protection to 100% DEET products that provide
delivers clean, odorless, effective protection. Because it is
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control &
10 hours of protection. DEET-based products are also available in a
fragrance-free with a light, clean feel, Picaridin removes
Prevention (CDC).
wide variety of forms, including wipes, a popular option for more
some of the reasons why people may be reluctant to apply
controlled application.
mosquito repellent.
Plant-Based Ingredients
Plant-Based Ingredients
Plant-Based Ingredients
CDC Recommended
CDC Recommended
CDC Recommended
Hours of Protection (40% Formula)
6
2-10
Hours of Protection
Hours of Protection
Doesn’t Harm Synthetic Materials
Doesn’t Harm Synthetic Materials
Doesn’t Harm Synthetic Materials
Odorless
Odorless
Odorless
Light Feeling
Appropriate for Children
Light Feeling
3+
yrs
Appropriate for Children
4-8
Light Feeling
2+
mos
DID YOU KNOW...
Mosquitoes are attracted
to heat, CO2 , lactic acid
and moisture.
They can find an
unprotected area of skin
the size of a dime.
Appropriate for Children
2+
mos