Here is EWG's bug repellent guide. Short version: you're taking your chances no matter what you do. Learn what species of bugs and what diseases are prevalent in your area, and select your repellent accordingly. The full report is much more instructive than the at-a-glance guide that I've linked to.
I found out the hard way yesterday that Bite Blocker is only partially effective on Asian tiger mosquitoes (the aggressive daytime ones). The good news is I don't often go places where they're prevalent - so I'll continue to use Bite Blocker for ticks, flies and evening mosquitoes. But, sigh...
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07-20-2013, 05:34 AM #12
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