| Baby less than 6 months old | Child from 6 months to 2 years old | Child from 2 years to 12 years old | Pregnant or breastfeeding women | People over 12 years old |
DEET | No bug repellent is recommended for babies less than 6 months of age. This includes ‘natural’ products. Instead, protect your baby with long clothing and place a mosquito net over the baby’s stroller, crib, or carrier . | Concentration: up to 10% Protection: 3 hours or less Application: 1 time per day maximum Do not use daily for more than one month | Concentration: up to 10% Protection: 3 hours or less Application: 3 times per day maximum Do not use daily for more than one month | Concentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: 2 times per day maximum | Concentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: dependent on protection time and needs |
Icaridin | Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs | Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs | Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: 2 times per day maximum | Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs |
| | Apply only to body parts which are exposed. Do not apply near eyes, mouth, or hands. Avoid applying on damaged skin or mucous membranes . Apply sunscreen before applying bug repellant. |