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SkeeterGuard Mosquito Repellent
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Is DEET safe
- DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is the
most common insect repellent on the market. We have
been told that it is safe to use when used as
directed. However, there is a lingering debate about
exactly howsafe DEET really is. An article
written by the Washington Post (August 18, 2005,
Natural Repellents Tell Mosquitoes to Buzz Off)
describes that:
"DEET can dissolve nylon and plastic, is highly
flammable, has caused rashes, eye and sinus
irritation, headaches, insomnia, confusion in
sensitive people, and is dangerous if absorbed into
the bloodstream (through open wounds). Studies on
rats have shown DEET may cause brain cell damage and
even death.”
Further, the Duke University Medical Center stated
that “ there is no question that DEET is a highly
effective insect repellent, and that’s probably
because its eurotoxicity extends to insects extends
to insects as well as human beings. If you coat your
body with something that kills nerve cells, and
kills anything around it, it will also cause insects
and other animals to retreat. But it doesn’t mean
that these items should be put on your skin.” The
center advises people to use natural products and
“avoid products containing toxic chemicals such as
DEET.”
There is now clear evidence that argues against the
use of DEET as an insect repellent. Even the EPA (EnvironmentalProtection
Agency) is no longer allowing child safety claims to
be printed on the labels of products containing DEET.
The EPA warns consumers about over application of
DEET products, instructing consumers to “wash
treated skin with soap and water” after use and
before eating and to “wash treated clothing before
wearing” again.
The debate concerning the safety of DEET may
continue for years to come. Let the experts worry
about this problem. Customers do not have to be
troubled about the said health hazards associated
with DEET now that Skeeter Guard is available as an
all natural safe alternative.
Why SkeeterGuard
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Some may ask: is there room for one
more mosquito repellent on the market? Studies
suggest that the answer is, Yes! Emily
Zielinski-Gutierrez from the CDC has
conducted a range of studies in the attempt to
encourage the public to use mosquito repellent.
These studies have indirectly served as a valuable
indicator of consumer behavior regarding the insect
repellent issue. We now know that only 40% of the
American public use insect repellent when they
should. Most consumers don’t find it convenient to
put repellent on claiming that they simply forget to
apply it, or that they forget to take it with them.
And there are people who have concerns about using
DEET on their or their children’s skin. The question
remains do consumers want a layer of harsh chemicals
on their skin? This is a good question.
Skeeter Guard addresses these consumer concerns.
It is a patch that doesn’t need to be placed on
one’s skin allowing the user to move around freely
without even knowing that they are using repellent.
The product is compact enough to be carried in bags
and pockets without leakage being a concern.
Therefore issues of convenience and portability need
not be a problem.
Moreover, our product is different from that of our
competition. Like most of our competitors we use
citronella; unlike most of our competitors we also
use lemon eucalyptus which is approved by the CDC as
an effective natural alternative to DEET. Our
product is sealed in an airtight aluminum package to
keep the active ingredients fresh. Some producers
use plastic packaging and other materials which may
effect the natural ingredient’s ability to remain
fresh and effective.
Another problem is that patches made of plastic
prevent the scent from being effectively released.
Regardless of any claims regarding the duration of
effectiveness (some claim that their products work
for 72 hours), if the scent is not efficiently
dispersed into the surrounding environment the
product is basically useless.
The Skeeter Guard patch is made of a material which
effectively allows the scent of the active
ingredients to be released. Each patch is effective
for up to 12 hours, which works out to 144 hours of
insect repellant protection per box. Seeing that
each patch is contained in its own protective
package the end user can apply patches as necessary.
That's why when we say 144 hours of protection per
box we mean 144 hours of effective active
protection!
If you want a reliable and convenient alternative to
skin lotions and sprays containing DEET and other
gimmick devices with unproven effectiveness, than
our product is the one you have been waiting for.
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