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Information on how to use personal insect repellents licensed in Canada

 Baby less than 6 months oldChild from 6 months to 2 years oldChild from 2 years to 12 years oldPregnant or breastfeeding womenPeople over 12 years old
DEETNo 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 monthConcentration: up to 10% Protection: 3 hours or less Application: 3 times per day maximum Do not use daily for more than one monthConcentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: 2 times per day maximumConcentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: dependent on protection time and needs
IcaridinConcentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needsConcentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needsConcentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: 2 times per day maximumConcentration: 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.
DEET and icaridin are the two ingredients licensed for person use against ticks in Canada. The content of this table has been adapted from information provided by Health Canada and the Government of Quebec.