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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
All:
I read a lot of review about the AI in Mexico and a lot of them talked about mosquitoes, bugs bites. I went to Wal-mart today, there were many stuff and I don't which one to buy. Anyone has recommendation? I saw some with 20% DEET, 30%, 100%. Some with wiper others with spray. I also saw the one "after Bites", is it good? Thanks Hai |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET
as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. "Hai Pham" wrote in message ... All: I read a lot of review about the AI in Mexico and a lot of them talked about mosquitoes, bugs bites. I went to Wal-mart today, there were many stuff and I don't which one to buy. Anyone has recommendation? I saw some with 20% DEET, 30%, 100%. Some with wiper others with spray. I also saw the one "after Bites", is it good? Thanks Hai |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET
as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. "Hai Pham" wrote in message ... All: I read a lot of review about the AI in Mexico and a lot of them talked about mosquitoes, bugs bites. I went to Wal-mart today, there were many stuff and I don't which one to buy. Anyone has recommendation? I saw some with 20% DEET, 30%, 100%. Some with wiper others with spray. I also saw the one "after Bites", is it good? Thanks Hai |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET
as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. "Hai Pham" wrote in message ... All: I read a lot of review about the AI in Mexico and a lot of them talked about mosquitoes, bugs bites. I went to Wal-mart today, there were many stuff and I don't which one to buy. Anyone has recommendation? I saw some with 20% DEET, 30%, 100%. Some with wiper others with spray. I also saw the one "after Bites", is it good? Thanks Hai |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET
as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. "Hai Pham" wrote in message ... All: I read a lot of review about the AI in Mexico and a lot of them talked about mosquitoes, bugs bites. I went to Wal-mart today, there were many stuff and I don't which one to buy. Anyone has recommendation? I saw some with 20% DEET, 30%, 100%. Some with wiper others with spray. I also saw the one "after Bites", is it good? Thanks Hai |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
"No you can't, either" writes:
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. DEET is fine for occasional use, but 100% DEET is unnecessary. Moreover, exposure to DEET may have neurological risks; if you use it on occasional vacations, nothing to worry about, but still, be aware. DEET is absorbed through the skin. Look for 30-35% DEET, and reapply if you find that it has worn off and the bugs are starting to pester you. It is fully effective at such a concentration, and should last for four hours. Don't put DEET on kids under two and use sparingly on small kids. The hazards of DEET are very hard to gauge, but the hazards of ticks and other insect borne disease are very real and serious, so by no means should you do without the DEET if you are in an area where ticks or mosquitos or tsetses or such are found. Also, DEET has low "spatial activity"; that means it basically works only to prevent bites on the actual skin where you place it; nearby untreated skin can still get bites. It does not work by repelling bugs, instead it works by interfering with the way your natural smell attracts them. Mosquitos can bite through fabric (light cotton or polyester, for example), and so depending on where you are and what you are wearing, you might want to put it under your clothes too. Oh, and DEET does the nasties to plastic and nylon, so be careful if you have pretty things made out of those. Thomas |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
"No you can't, either" writes:
Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. DEET is fine for occasional use, but 100% DEET is unnecessary. Moreover, exposure to DEET may have neurological risks; if you use it on occasional vacations, nothing to worry about, but still, be aware. DEET is absorbed through the skin. Look for 30-35% DEET, and reapply if you find that it has worn off and the bugs are starting to pester you. It is fully effective at such a concentration, and should last for four hours. Don't put DEET on kids under two and use sparingly on small kids. The hazards of DEET are very hard to gauge, but the hazards of ticks and other insect borne disease are very real and serious, so by no means should you do without the DEET if you are in an area where ticks or mosquitos or tsetses or such are found. Also, DEET has low "spatial activity"; that means it basically works only to prevent bites on the actual skin where you place it; nearby untreated skin can still get bites. It does not work by repelling bugs, instead it works by interfering with the way your natural smell attracts them. Mosquitos can bite through fabric (light cotton or polyester, for example), and so depending on where you are and what you are wearing, you might want to put it under your clothes too. Oh, and DEET does the nasties to plastic and nylon, so be careful if you have pretty things made out of those. Thomas |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Thanks to all of you. I bought 2 kinds: spray ~30% of DEET and the wipes
~25% of DEET. I plan to use wipes on the face. Hai "Thomas Bushnell BSG" wrote in message ... "No you can't, either" writes: Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. DEET is fine for occasional use, but 100% DEET is unnecessary. Moreover, exposure to DEET may have neurological risks; if you use it on occasional vacations, nothing to worry about, but still, be aware. DEET is absorbed through the skin. Look for 30-35% DEET, and reapply if you find that it has worn off and the bugs are starting to pester you. It is fully effective at such a concentration, and should last for four hours. Don't put DEET on kids under two and use sparingly on small kids. The hazards of DEET are very hard to gauge, but the hazards of ticks and other insect borne disease are very real and serious, so by no means should you do without the DEET if you are in an area where ticks or mosquitos or tsetses or such are found. Also, DEET has low "spatial activity"; that means it basically works only to prevent bites on the actual skin where you place it; nearby untreated skin can still get bites. It does not work by repelling bugs, instead it works by interfering with the way your natural smell attracts them. Mosquitos can bite through fabric (light cotton or polyester, for example), and so depending on where you are and what you are wearing, you might want to put it under your clothes too. Oh, and DEET does the nasties to plastic and nylon, so be careful if you have pretty things made out of those. Thomas |
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Bug spray and cream to relief bug bies
Thanks to all of you. I bought 2 kinds: spray ~30% of DEET and the wipes
~25% of DEET. I plan to use wipes on the face. Hai "Thomas Bushnell BSG" wrote in message ... "No you can't, either" writes: Whether in spray, lotion or wipe form, get the product that has as much DEET as possible. DEET is very effective and the more there is of that ingredient in the product, the longer it will be effective in keeping bugs away from you. Just be careful when applying it to your face area, keeping it away from your eyes and lips.... it's not toxic, but it tastes terrible and can irritate your eyes. DEET is fine for occasional use, but 100% DEET is unnecessary. Moreover, exposure to DEET may have neurological risks; if you use it on occasional vacations, nothing to worry about, but still, be aware. DEET is absorbed through the skin. Look for 30-35% DEET, and reapply if you find that it has worn off and the bugs are starting to pester you. It is fully effective at such a concentration, and should last for four hours. Don't put DEET on kids under two and use sparingly on small kids. The hazards of DEET are very hard to gauge, but the hazards of ticks and other insect borne disease are very real and serious, so by no means should you do without the DEET if you are in an area where ticks or mosquitos or tsetses or such are found. Also, DEET has low "spatial activity"; that means it basically works only to prevent bites on the actual skin where you place it; nearby untreated skin can still get bites. It does not work by repelling bugs, instead it works by interfering with the way your natural smell attracts them. Mosquitos can bite through fabric (light cotton or polyester, for example), and so depending on where you are and what you are wearing, you might want to put it under your clothes too. Oh, and DEET does the nasties to plastic and nylon, so be careful if you have pretty things made out of those. Thomas |
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