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WHY USE PICARIDIN INSECT REPELLENT?

What is Picaridin? Picaridin Insect Repellent Safety

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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

BODY-WORN INSECT REPELLENT

Ranger Ready with Picaridin 20% is the Safe and Effective Alternative to DEET

PICARIDIN VS DEET

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Effective Concentration

20%

30%

30%

Tick and Mosquito Protection (Hours)

12

8

4-6

Absorption Rate

6%

18%

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Skin Feel

CLEAN

STICKY

OILY

Neurotoxin

No

Yes

No

Plasticizer

No

Yes

No

Banned in Canada

No

Yes

No

Epa Registered

Yes

Yes

Yes

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The CDC recommends EPA-registered insect repellent with Picaridin 20%. Safe for adults, children (over 1 year), and during pregnancy.

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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.

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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.

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WEAR DUAL LAYERS OF PROTECTION

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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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