What is the strongest DEET product?
Perfect for an outdoor-centered trip.
- Repel HG-94108 100 Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Fluid Ounce. Best 100% DEET. $
- Repel Insect Repellent Sportsmen Max Formula Spray Pump 40% DEET, 6-Ounce, 12-Pack. Best 40% DEET. $$
- Repel Insect Repellent Mosquito Wipes 30% DEET, 15-Count, 6-Count. Best Wipe. $$
Can I use 100% DEET?
You don’t need 100 percent deet. Research shows that the concentration of active ingredient has an impact on how long the compound lasts, not on how well it works. Our testing indicates that products containing 25 to 30 percent deet typically provide at least several hours of protection.
What is the highest DEET mosquito repellent?
Coleman 40% DEET Insect Repellent Spray 6oz
Coleman 100 Max 100% DEET Insect Repellent Pump | Coleman Dry Formula 25% DEET Insect Repellent Spray | |
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Percentage of DEET contained | 100% MAX | 25% |
Hours of protection | Up to 10 hours | Up to 8 hours |
Format | 4 oz pump | 4 oz aerosol |
Does bug spray without DEET work?
After a thorough investigation of bug sprays, Consumer Reports found that deet-free products can actually work better, which is the first time the magazine has ever come to this conclusion. The items that took the top spot listed “picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus as the active ingredients,” reports TIME.com.
Is 98% DEET safe?
“DEET is very safe when used properly,” Rodriguez says. For everyday needs, you can use 10% or 20% DEET to avoid mosquito bites. “Higher concentrations of DEET such as DEET 100% are only necessary in places with high mosquito density and risk for mosquito-borne illness,” Rodriguez says.
Is 98 percent DEET safe?
Is lemon eucalyptus oil as effective as DEET?
NMSU researchers found that a product containing oil of lemon eucalyptus was about as effective and as long lasting as products containing DEET.
How much DEET is in ultra dry bug spray?
The low-odor, water-withstanding insect repellent makes it perfect for outdoor sportsmen and hunters. Ultra dry bug spray with 25% DEET provides up to 8 hours of protection from mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks and fleas
What percentage of DEET is in Trek 100?
Our 20%, 50%, and 30% DEET products will still be available as, TREK 20 , TREK 50 and TREK Ultra respectively. TREK 100 (97% DEET) is to be withdrawn from sale by the 1st of Januray 2017. What DEET mosquito repellent would you recommend to customers for high risk areas?
Do you still sell DEET repellents?
No, as part of the regulatory process 100% DEET products are now being withdrawn throughout the European market and will no longer be available. DEET repellents over 50% in strength will not be legal for sale in the EU after 2016. Our Trek 100 repellent should be withdrawn from sale from the the 1st of January 2017.
What is DEET mosquito repellent?
DEET is a very commonly used repellent and is one of the world’s most popular anti-mosquito products. It was originally developed in the 1940s mainly for use in jungle warfare, and it is an organic compound which has a very good effect on interfering with the receptors of a mosquito and stops them biting.