According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best defense against bug bites is to use insect repellent containing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered active ingredient for use on skin or clothing. CDC recommends DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus against mosquitoes and repellents with 20 percent or more DEET against ticks. Always follow the directions on the package. Wear long sleeves and pants when possible.
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