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CDC: Lemon Eucalyptus as Effective as DEET

Talyn

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An alternative to DEET.

CDC has reportedly said that “when oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitoes found in the USA, it provided protection similar to repellents containing DEET (N,N-diethyl meta-toluamide).”

This is good news for outdoorsy folks who hesitate to apply manmade chemicals in order to repel mosquitoes, but wish to minimize the risk of contracting Zika, West Nile Virus, or other potentially-deadly diseases from skeeters. WebMD says Lemon Eucalyptus oil works to repel ticks as well.




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We have been blessed the past few years with a healthy population of dragonflies, that’s helped keep the skeeters down a bit. Hopefully it will continue but this is good info to have. We spend a great deal
Of time outdoors in the summer and hate spraying off. Thanks for posting
 
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