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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