Removal · field guidance

Picaridin 20% skin repellent

Picaridin at 20% performs comparably to 20-30% DEET against ticks and is the highest US picaridin concentration available.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Apply 20% picaridin once to exposed skin before entering tick habitat.
  2. 02
    Expect 6-8 hours of protection per application.
  3. 03
    Lotion versions tend to last longer than aerosols.
  4. 04
    Wash off at end of day; treated clothing can be laundered normally.

Diseases this can help prevent

1 known
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis

Wild facts

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