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.
दस्ते से
हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।
मीडिया मेंशन
I’m also a fan of the venerable Sawyer Squeeze. Just collect water and drink!
मीडिया मेंशन
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
मीडिया मेंशन
I’m not a fan of bugs, so Sawyer Picaridin spray is always in my pack.
