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[A/S] DEET Is Safe and Effective (was: Get your critters treated forchiggers
I disagree. Considering the spread of West Nile Virus, your misinformation
could be dangerous.
Using a product that contains DEET is THE MOST effective and SAFE method of
repelling mosquitoes.
"...After completing a comprehensive re-assessment of DEET, EPA concluded
that, as long as consumers follow label directions and take proper
precautions, insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health
concern."
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/deet.htm
JR