[NatureNS] picaridin?

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Can anyone tell me about picaridin?  Pros and cons?  Is it available =
here?   It=E2=80=99s supposed to work against mosquitoes and ticks as =
well as biting flies and chiggers.  According to the =E2=80=9CNatural =
Resources Defense Council=E2=80=9D(?):

Picaridin does not cause skin reactions. The EPA has not found picaridin =
to be a human carcinogen and considers it only slightly toxic when used =
on the skin. Typical usage of picaridin has no significant toxicity to =
children under the age of 12, according to a 2008 study.  =
Picaridin-containg products include: Cutter Advanced Insect Repellent, =
Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent, Avon Skin so Soft Bug Guard Plus =
Picaridin Pump Spray and Repel Sportsmen Formula Insect Repellent Pump.



Thanks.

Jane Schlosberg


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