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DEET 20% skin repellent
DEET at 20% provides multi-hour tick and mosquito protection and is a solid daily-use concentration for adults.
Steps
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Spray or rub 20% DEET on exposed skin and over thin clothing where ticks could bite through.
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Expect roughly 4-5 hours of protection; reapply if you have been sweating heavily.
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Avoid hands of small children and broken skin.
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Wash off with soap and water at the end of the day.
Diseases this can help prevent
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