Look for products that contain DEET, picaridin, or other proven tick repellents. You should also consider the duration of protection offered by the product, as well as any potential side effects ...

Three of them: DEET, IR3535 and Picaridin (also known as Icaridin) are human-made, but the fourth, PMD, is natural (it is found in the oil of lemon eucalyptus trees and is specially formulated at ...

"DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or picaridin,” Loria said. At the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), they agree that all three offer great protection. "One of my favorites is actually ...