Deep Woods Off

I used to use products with DEET until I sprayed it on myself too close to a bush. That one application of overspray was enough to kill all the leaves over the next couple of weeks. Months later with lots of care, the bush finally recovered. That incident got me thinking and researching. After that I switched to Picaridin, commonly sold as Repel Gear Smart or Cutter Advanced. Barely has a smell, works just a well, last just as long, and safe to spray on pretty much anything. I remember reading somewhere that around 50% of DEET is absorbed into the body vs about 6% of Picaridin. DEET is considered slightly toxic, Picaridin is nontoxic. If I'm going to be sitting in one area, I'll break out the Thermacell and forget the spray all together.