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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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.

CDC: Lemon Eucalyptus as Effective as DEET - AllOutdoor.com
When it comes to insect repellents, DEET has been “it” for decades, but what you may not know is that according to Centers For Disease Control (CDC), there’s a non-toxic plant-based alternative: Oil Of Lemon Eucalyptus. I guess I’ve been hiding under a rock for a few years because I hadn’t heard...
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