Insect Repellents (DEET/Permethrin)
The products featured below can help you to avoid contracting malaria. However,
no single product or medicine provides 100% protection from malaria. Be sure to
ask your travel health professional about developing a complete malaria
prevention regimen.
DEET Repellents / Skin
The most effective repellents contain DEET, which is an ingredient used to repel
pests like mosquitoes and ticks. DEET has been tested against a variety of
biting insects and has been shown to be very effective.
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 Sawyer
Premium Insect Repellent -- Controlled Release (4 oz)
Lotion contains 20% DEET. Product is directly applied to exposed areas of skin.
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 Sawyer
Premium Insect Repellent -- Controlled Release (6 oz)
Lotion contains 20% DEET. Product is directly applied to exposed areas of skin.
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Permethrin® Insecticide / Clothing
 Permethrin
is applied to clothing and material. It bonds to the fibers. When a mosquito,
tick, or other insect comes into contact with the Permethrin it absorbs a
lethal dose. Unlike DEET, which may harm some fabrics and materials, Permethrin
is compatible for use even on fragile fabrics, such as silk.
Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent – Clothing (6 oz)
Permethrin spray is applied to clothing before it is worn. Product is effective
for two weeks after being applied. Liquid contains 0.5% Permethrin. This
product should not be applied to the skin.
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