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Lightning-Wings said:
So just as the title states, is it safe and a good idea to get one or should I avoid it like the plague?
Thanks!
I don't think it is necessary when there are safe and effective natural repellents:
Source
"Most
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus products on the market are made by Spectrum Brands and sold under the brand names Repel and Cutter. These have concentrations of 30 percent Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus and 20 percent PMD. Some testing has shown that concentrations of
20 to 26 percent PMD may perform as well as 15 to 20 percent DEET against both mosquitoes and ticks.31 The Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus active ingredient by itself, PMD, has a maximum protection time against mosquitoes and ticks that is shorter than DEET’s, with only two hours of protection according to EPA documents."