After the spring rainfall, mosquitoes are out in force when summer begins.
People often are concerned about the safety of using insect repellents on young children.
DEET is considered to be the most effective, all-purpose insect repellent ingredient. It is found in most leading insect repellents. It is effective against wood ticks, deer ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, chiggers and biting flies. DEET is available in concentrations ranging from 5-100 percent. The recent increased reporting of DEET reactions may be due, in part, to inappropriate use, such as repeated applications and lack of appropriate removal.