Question 1

Is 100% Deet dangerous?

Accepted Answer

According to the EPA, the answer is "No." (see http://www2.epa.gov/insect-repellents/deet ). Of course, all absolute claims should be taken with a grain of salt. And the state of NY has put out what seems to be a bit more reasoned assessment ( https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2737/ ). That said, I have used (and continue to use) as close to 100% DEET products as I could find for over 40 years (30 years active duty infantry, 9 years in a wildlife agency, years of backpacking/hiking) and have developed no external or internal health issues.  I use this because 1) many areas I operated in (Alaska, Thailand, Honduras, southern United States, Haiti, Panama, etc.) were almost literally unlivable if you couldn't ward off the insects and 2) because even more areas include insect-borne disease (Malaria, Dengue, West Nile, etc.).  West Nile Virus activity exists in all but 6 of the lower 48 states and Dengue Fever (or its vector mosquito) is confirmed in Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and Hawaii. Lyme Disease and Encephalitis are also insect-borne diseases. As global warming evolves, other previously tropical insect-borne diseases will probably show up in the US. This is a cost-benefit analysis only you can do for you and your family. My answer rather arrogantly assumes you are talking about using this in the United States. If you are living/operating in more tropical areas outside the US, then it is really a matter of what type of personal insect control you are going to use, not whether to do so. Hope this at least helps reduce the ambiguity.

Question 2

Is this an aerosol or just a spray? Need to know if this is allowed in the bags for international travel please?

Accepted Answer

This is a spray.  It is not a pressurized container.  The product works very well.  It takes very little bug juice to give you protection.  I spray a little bit in the palm of my hand, then rub my hands together to give them a coating of the repellent.  I then rub the areas I want to protect with my repellent coated hands.  I may do this a couple of times a day based on how much I am sweating.  Make sure you don't get it in your eyes or nose.  This does irritate those areas.

Question 3

What does it smell like?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't smell like anything thank heavens.

Question 4

Can kids use it?

Accepted Answer

Repellents with up to 30% DEET are safe for kids over 2 months old. Over 30% DEET doesn't protect any better, but does last longer. So get something with 30% DEET and reapply every 2 hours.

ASIN	B004H89KFC
Best Sellers Rank	#325 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Sprays
Brand	Repel
Brand Name	Repel
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 15,777 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00011423941085
Included Components	Pack of 1 Repel HG-94108 100 Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Fluid Ounce
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Item Form	Oil
Item Volume	4 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	5.28 ounces
Manufacturer	United Industries
Manufacturer Part Number	94108
Material Feature	Will not damage Cotton, Wool, Nylon
Material Features	Will not damage Cotton, Wool, Nylon
Model Number	HG-94108
Number of Items	1
Scent	Unscented
Scent Name	Unscented
Size	4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Target Species	Mosquito
UPC	011423941085
Unit Count	4 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Description	Manufacturer's satisfaction guarantee

100 Mosquito and Insect Repellent, 4 Ounces, With DEET, 10-Hour Protection Long-Lasting Insect Repellent Bug Spray Repels Mosquitoes, Ticks, Gnats, Biting Flies, Chiggers And Fleas

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