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Insect Bite Prevention
Prevention of insect bites and stings includes:
  • Avoid insect hives or nests.
  • Avoid provoking insects.
  • Avoid wearing floral perfume.
  • Do not eat outdoors.
  • Avoid wooded areas where insect live.
  • Wear long sleeve shirts and pants, and a hat.
    • Wear insect repellent clothing.
  • Use insect repellents on clothing and exposed skin.
    • Insect repellents that contain DEET
    • Insect repellents that contain permethrin
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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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