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What is DEET anyway? It sounds so mysterious, but it isn’t! DEET is simply the common name for N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide. It’s been in use as an effective insect repellent since it was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946.
MYTH: DEET KILLS MOSQUITOES.
FACT: DEET DOES NOT KILL MOSQUITOES—IT DETERS AND REPELS THEM.
DEET interferes with neurons and receptors located on the mosquito’s antennae and mouth-parts that detect chemicals such as lactic acid and carbon dioxide.
MYTH: DEET IS ONLY EFFECTIVE AGAINST MOSQUITOES.
INSECT REPELLENT (25% DEET) PROVIDES LONG-LASTING PROTECTION FROM MORE THAN MOSQUITOES.
Insect Repellent protects against Sandflies, Mosquitos, Ticks, Leeches and Marchflies
MYTH: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING DEET.
FACT: WHEN APPLIED CORRECTLY, DEET IS APPROPRIATE FOR USE ON CHILDREN.
Products containing DEET can be used on children. Always read product label instructions, and when applying on children, spray on your hands first, and then apply to their skin.
MYTH: IT’S THE SMELL OF DEET THAT REPELS MOSQUITOS.
FACT: DEET MAKES IT HARD FOR MOSQUITOES TO LAND ON YOU AND BITE YOU.
There are several theories on how DEET works to repel mosquitoes, and the science continues to evolve on the specific mode of action. When applied correctly, DEET forms a vapor barrier at the skin surface that deters mosquitoes from landing on the skin.
MYTH: DEET IS A RELATIVELY NEW SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL.
FACT: DEET WAS DEVELOPED BY THE U.S. ARMY IN 1946.
DEET was first registered decades ago, in 1957, after first being developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 for use by military personnel in insect-infested areas.
MYTH: DEET IS THE SAME AS DDT.
FACT: NOPE! DEET IS NOT DDT.
DEET is not DDT. In fact DDT was banned in the U.S. in 1972.
MYTH: THE HIGHER THE PERCENTAGE OF DEET, THE BETTER PROTECTED YOU ARE.
FACT: THE LEVEL OF DEET IN REPELLENT ONLY DETERMINES HOW LONG THE PROTECTION LASTS.
Orders received before 8am (Melbourne time) will be shipped same business day. All orders received after this time will be shipped next business day.
Standard shipping times: 3 - 5 business days metropolitan - (additional time for regional locations)
Express Shipping Time - (1 business day for Metropolitan, 1-3 business days for all other locations)
These are shipping times defined by Australia Post, once your order has been dispatched, we no longer have any control over the shipment and all inquiries should be made through Australia Post before contacting us.
Most orders are dispatched from our Melbourne Warehouse location, however on rare occasions your order may be dispatched directly from the manufacturer or one of our business partners.
It is always best to have your parcel delivered to an address where you are sure that someone will be available to receive it during business hours. A business address is often good for this reason, but if you are having your parcel sent to work, remember to include your company’s name (and the department or level where you work).
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
We ship world wide via Australia Post or DHL. Please note that you may be required to pay any taxes and duties imposed by your country of destination to clear this item through your "Customs" process.