Does your insect repellant work?
Here's an article on what works and what doesn't: Text As expected DEET works and most "natural products" don't. There are a couple of newer synthetics that also work. And Lemon Eucalyptus oil i...
Forum Discussion
Permethrin seems to have more drawbacks than DEET.
It is listed as a "restricted use" substance by the EPA due to its high toxicity to aquatic organisms. Excessive exposure can cause nausea, headache, muscle weakness and seizures. It is classified as a likely human carcinogen and high doses have been shown to have tangible neurotoxic effects on mammals and birds, including human beings. Link
Picardin, on the other hand, sounds very promising. Side effects sound minimal. As it's only been approved for use in the United States since 2005, I think it would be premature to claim it's any safer for long term use than DEET, which has been in use since 1946.
I think I will give picardin a try.
It is listed as a "restricted use" substance by the EPA due to its high toxicity to aquatic organisms. Excessive exposure can cause nausea, headache, muscle weakness and seizures. It is classified as a likely human carcinogen and high doses have been shown to have tangible neurotoxic effects on mammals and birds, including human beings. Link
Picardin, on the other hand, sounds very promising. Side effects sound minimal. As it's only been approved for use in the United States since 2005, I think it would be premature to claim it's any safer for long term use than DEET, which has been in use since 1946.
I think I will give picardin a try.
