Repellents
Use insect repellent when you are outdoors. Through their bites, mosquitoes and ticks can transmit serious diseases causing illness, permanent disability or death. Mosquito Control reminds residents to always read and follow label directions. If using a sunscreen, apply repellent after sunscreen. Read Updated information about repellents.
Repellents for application to exposed skin:
- Picaridin
Repels both mosquito and ticks and is low odor and non-irritating
10% protects for 4 hours; 20% protects for 8 hours
Does not damage plastic or fabrics
- DEET
Repels both mosquitoes and ticks
10% protects for 4 hours; 20% protects for 8 hours
Use lower concentration on children; avoid eye (it is a strong irritant)
Melts plastic and damages some fabrics
- IR-3535
Repels mosquitoes; does NOT repel ticks
10% is ineffective; 20% protects for 8 hours
Product is a strong eye irritant
Melts plastic and damages some fabrics
- Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus with PMD
Repels both mosquitoes and ticks
30% (with 19% PMD) protects for approximately 6 hours
Can irritate lungs; possible allergens
Do not use on children 3 years or less
Do not use if pregnant
Repellent for application to clothing and gear:
- Permethrin
Repellent and insecticide
Spray onto clothing, shoes and gear. This repellent lasts through several laundry cycles.
Repellents to protect an area:
- d-Allethrin
Repellent and insecticide
4 hrs. protection for a 10’x10’ area
- metoflurthrin
Repellent and insecticide
Up to 6 hrs. protection for a 10’x10’ area
View more information on repellents at http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html.
Page Last Updated: 2/1/2022 10:29:00 AM