Insect Repellent

[Astronuc]

A relevant subject for warm and hot weather months when more people are outdoors and at risk of insect borne diseases.

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/insectrp.htm

DEET
eucalyptus oil

Picaridin, a piperidine derivate, is a new insect repellent.  It is the active ingredient in Cutter Advanced.  There is no EPA datasheet yet.

[yale]

I prefer a half inch layer of used motor oil. Works like a charm ( altho I keep slipping off of vinyl car seats...  )

[spacecat27]

I remember at least one government study that found garlic to be an effective mosquito repellent.  Now, according to legend, garlic is also useful for keeping vampires away.  Coincidence?  I think not!