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Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods

Do You Need Help Finding an Insect Repellent?

Find the repellent that is right for you.

About Insect Repellents

What is an Insect Repellent?
Disease Risk from Mosquito and Tick Bites
Ingredients in Skin-Applied Repellents
Regulation of Skin-Applied Repellents

Using Repellents

Find the Repellent that is Right for You
Using Repellents Safely and Effectively
Repellent-Treated Clothing

Preventing Insect Bites

Mosquitoes
Ticks
Schools
Pets
CDC Information on Mosquitos and Ticks

Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods

Do You Need Help Finding an Insect Repellent?

About Insect Repellents

Using Repellents

Preventing Insect Bites