What is Picaridin? Picaridin Insect Repellent Safety • Picaridin 20%

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What is Picaridin? Picaridin Insect Repellent Safety

WHAT IS PICARIDIN?

BODY-WORN REPELLENT | Picaridin is a synthetic compound derived from the natural compound piperine, found in the group of plants used to produce black pepper. It was developed in the 1980s by German Scientists looking for a safer, yet equally effective alternative to DEET. Unlike DEET, Picaridin Insect Repellent can be safely applied to the skin, and does not damage clothing or gear.

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PICARIDIN VS DEET VS OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS

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Ranger Ready With Picaridin 20% Is The Safe And Effective Alternative To DEET

PICARIDIN VS DEET

	RANGER READY PICARIDIN	OFF DEEP WOODS WITH DEET	OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS
EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION	20%	30%	30%
TICK AND MOSQUITO PROTECTION (HOURS)	12	8	4-6
ABSORPTION RATE	6%	18%	NO DATA
SKIN FEEL	CLEAN	STICKY	OILY
NEUROTOXIN	NO	YES	NO
PLASTICIZER	NO	YES	NO
BANNED IN CANADA	NO	YES	NO
EPA REGISTERED	YES	YES	YES

DOES PICARIDIN WORK?
Nothing comes close. Ranger Ready with Picaridin 20% repels mosquitos and ticks for 12 hours, while repelling biting flies, chiggers, gnats, sand flies and No-See-Ums for 8 hours. So you’re protected from Vector-borne diseases like Lyme Disease, West Nile, Powassan Virus and Zika.
IS PICARIDIN SAFE?
Absolutely. Picaridin is a CDC-recommended active ingredient and registered with the EPA. DEET is a neurotoxin that gets absorbed into the body when applied to the skin. DEET is also a plasticizer, capable of eating through rubber, plastic, leather, vinyl, rayon, spandex, elastic and auto paint.

WEAR DUAL LAYERS OF PROTECTION

body + clothing-worn repellent

The best way to avoid tick, mosquito, and insect bites is to wear Picaridin 20% repellent on your skin and apply Permethrin spray to your clothing and gear.

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