Benefits of DEET

• ability to repel potential disease carrying insects and ticks
  • repel ticks carrying Lyme Disease
  • protect against mosquitoes carrying encephalites, West Nile Virus, and malaria,Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Dengue Fever
• more effecient insect repellent
• shouldn't prevent health concerns as long as directions are followed and proper precautions are taken).

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