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  1. Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods

    Dec 30, 2025 · Includes how to apply them safely, which ones to use based on your unique situation, repellent safety and effectiveness, disease risk from mosquito and tick bites, protection time, active …

  2. Find the Repellent that is Right for You | US EPA

    Sep 11, 2025 · You can choose by specifying the insect, protection time, active ingredient, or other product-specific information. Results are only EPA-registered skin-applied products, meaning their …

  3. Which Insect Repellent is Right for You? - US EPA

    May 23, 2019 · Since not all insect repellents operate the same way, it’s important to find one that best suits your needs. With so many products available, how can you find the repellent that is right for you?

  4. What is an Insect Repellent? - US EPA

    Jul 10, 2025 · Brief definition of insect repellent, which are also pesticides. A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing; destroying; repelling; or mitigating any pest.

  5. Using Insect Repellents Safely and Effectively | US EPA

    Nov 10, 2025 · Always store insect repellents safely out of the reach of children. If you are concerned about using repellent products on children you may wish to consult a health care provider for advice …

  6. DEET | US EPA

    May 27, 2025 · After completing a comprehensive re-assessment of DEET, we concluded that insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health concern. Consumers are advised to read and …

  7. Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites - US EPA

    May 15, 2025 · Using the right insect repellent and other preventive actions can discourage mosquitoes from landing on you. Tips include removing mosquito habitats such as standing water, minimizing …

  8. Search for Registered Pesticide Products | US EPA

    Feb 13, 2025 · Access web-based tools for finding information about pesticide products including bed bugs, insect repellents, and pesticide labels.

  9. Tips to Prevent Tick Bites - US EPA

    Apr 16, 2025 · Using the right insect repellent and other preventive actions can discourage ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting insects from landing on you. Tips include avoiding tick habitats and …

  10. Mosquito Control - US EPA

    Dec 29, 2025 · Contact Us about Mosquito Control to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.