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2. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   As a personal protective measure, 0.5% permethrin is applied to outer clothing. It is a cloth impregnant, notably in mosquito nets and field wear. While permethrin may be marketed as an insect repellent, it does not prevent insects from landing. Instead it works by incapacitating or killing insects on contact before they can bite.

3. Most tick bites go unnoticed. Here's how to identify and ...

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   Unlike repellants, permethrin actually kills ticks. While you're outside: Use repellants, like those containing DEET or other ingredients approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

4. After rare tick discovery, here’s how to stay safe this summer

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   Treating clothing with permethrin-based repellents can add an extra layer of defense. Permethrin should not be applied directly to skin. Wearing long sleeves, pants and socks will help prevent ...

5. Does homemade mosquito repellent work? What to know as more ...

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   Does homemade mosquito repellent work? ... Also consider treating clothing with 0.5% permethrin to help ward away mosquitos especially when traveling, experts say. ... DEET repels ticks in ...

6. Acaricide - Wikipedia

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   Chemical structure of permethrin, a common acaricide.. Acaricides are pesticides that kill members of the arachnid subclass Acari, which includes ticks and mites.Acaricides are used both in medicine and agriculture, although the desired selective toxicity differs between the two fields.

7. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...