Removal · field guidance

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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  1. 01
    Spray or rub 20% DEET on exposed skin and over thin clothing where ticks could bite through.
  2. 02
    Expect roughly 4-5 hours of protection; reapply if you have been sweating heavily.
  3. 03
    Avoid hands of small children and broken skin.
  4. 04
    Wash off with soap and water at the end of the day.

Diseases this can help prevent

1 known
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis

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