Removal · field guidance

DEET 50% skin repellent

Higher-concentration DEET (around 50%) is intended for prolonged exposure in heavy tick habitat; gains above 30% are modest.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Reserve 50% DEET for long days in heavy tick or mosquito habitat.
  2. 02
    Apply once to exposed skin; protection plateaus around 30-50% so do not assume double the duration.
  3. 03
    Avoid faces of children; keep off plastics and synthetic fabrics that DEET can damage.
  4. 04
    Wash treated skin once back indoors.

Diseases this can help prevent

1 known
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis

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