In news:fmbcq35kgj9acu8lp5l2dev4fv658938c8@4ax.com Alan S
wrote:
> I would appreciate suggestions on the most effective rub-on
> or spray-on mosquito repellents for daily personal use.
Around here, DEET (N, N-Dimethyl-metatoluamide) is still the only way to
go (the mosquito is Minnesota's unofficial state bird).
Conventional wisdom used to be that 100% DEET (or close to it) was
needed, but lower concentrations have been found effective by many.
3M sells a lotion called "UltraThon" which is 34% DEET which they claim
lasts 12 hours and is water and perspiration resistant. Don't know if
it's available where you are.
You might also consider permethrin based products for application to
your CLOTHING [never on your skin] if you're seriously concerned.
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Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN bert@iphouse.com |