How to Choose the Best Tick Repellent: Practical Tips
Which active ingredients are more effective?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using only repellents that are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Check the packaging for the EPA registration number and look for a graphic showing the repellent's effectiveness, which indicates how long it will last after application.
The repellent must contain approved active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, p-menthane diol, or 2-undecanone. However, the CDC warns that "oil of lemon eucalyptus and some p-menthane diol products should not be used in children under 3 years of age." Always read labels carefully for safety information.
Continue reading to learn more about choosing the best tick repellent, written by Lyudmila Zaglada.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
I carry the Sawyer Squeeze in my day pack in case of emergencies and as a backup to my larger water filter on backpacking trips where I know I’ll be relying on streams.
