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Mosquito Bite Prevention
… are many steps you can take to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use Repellent on Skin and Clothing Use insect repellents with 20–30% DEET , 10–20% picaridin, 10–20% IR3535, or 30–40% oil … Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases. Wear Appropriate Outdoor Clothing Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours. Apply repellent to any bare skin not covered by clothing. Wear loose-fitting and thicker clothing so it is more difficult for mosquitoes to bite … -
Tick and Insect Repellents
… may be preferred for most situations. Some chemical repellents include products used to treat clothing which contain permethrin or permanone. These products should not be used on skin. … needs. Safe use of insect repellents Apply repellent sparingly, and only to exposed skin or clothing. One application will last four to eight hours. Whenever possible, wear long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks, and apply repellent to clothing instead of to skin. Do not apply repellents to eyelids, lips or wounded skin. Do not … -
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin
… insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing. Prior to heading outdoors, treat clothing with permethrin; do not apply permethrin directly to skin. Consider rescheduling outdoor … -
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Wisconsin
… insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing. Prior to heading outdoors, treat clothing with permethrin; do not apply permethrin directly to skin. Consider rescheduling outdoor … -
Two Animals Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Wisconsin
… insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing. Prior to heading outdoors, treat clothing with permethrin; do not apply permethrin directly to skin. Consider rescheduling outdoor … -
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Horse in Dunn County
… insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing. Treating clothing with permethrin before heading outdoors. You should not apply permethrin directly to …