Insect repellent should include deet, picaridin or oil of lemon or eucalyptus to be most effective, Rosenwald said. It’s a good idea to inspect yourself for any ticks before coming inside ...

SO IF YOU’RE GOING TO BE SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE, WE ASK THAT YOU WEAR A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLENT TO ENSURE THAT YOU’RE NOT BEING BITTEN BY MOSQUITOES, BECAUSE THAT’S HOW YOU’LL GET SICK.

Use an EPA-approved repellent, such as those containing DEET or picaridin, on exposed skin and treat clothing with a pesticide called permethrin (0.5%). Use caution when applying insect repellent ...

To reduce exposure to ticks: •Use an EPA-approved repellent, such as those containing DEET or picaridin, on exposed skin and treat clothing with a pesticide called permethrin (0.5%). Use caution when ...

Examples are chiggers, no-see-ums, and mosquitoes. Insect repellents that contain DEET are helpful in preventing many insect bites. Read the label carefully. DEET Products: Use on the Skin.

NSW is further expanding and simplifying free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents living in higher risk regional areas are protected, as the mosquito season continues.