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More reliance on insect repellents to escape the discomfort of being bitten and the risk of diseases they carry. More landscape fungus, like the mushrooms sprouting up in lawns. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
West Nile virus could hit area hard this summer Jun 23, 2007
The insects are most active in early morning and at dusk and are drawn to the carbon dioxide in exhaled breath as well as sweat and body odors to collect their "blood meal." Insect repellents containing DEET are effective in keeping them away. That's why crows and other birds play a crucial role. (Seattle Times)
Dangerous Duo: Sunscreen And Bug Spray Don't Mix Jun 22, 2007
" said Rush University Medical Center dermatologist Marianne ODonoghue, M.D.CBS 2 obtained a statement the doctors group is making to the Food and Drug Administration. It says when used together, insect repellent decreases the efficacy -- or effectiveness -- of sunscreen. In other words, you're more likely to burn if you use a combination product.The sunscreen increases absorption -- and toxicity -- of insect repellents. The problem is greater with lotions than sprays. "If people already have... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Consumer Watch-Mosquito Awareness Week Jun 22, 2007
Use appropriate insect repellents according to label directions. It is important to learn how to avoid mosquito bites to reduce our chances of exposure to mosquito-borne diseases, as well as to conduct mosquito prevention and control efforts year-round, but especially so during summer and fall, said Dr. Lena Bretous, epidemiologist for vector-borne diseases with DHEC s Bureau of Disease Control. (South Carolina Now)
Full Story » Jun 21, 2007
The slogan urges people to ress in long pants and long sleeves to cover exposed skin; rain standing water on private property to reduce areas for mosquitoes to breed; use insect repellents containing EET or other effective products; and avoid the outdoors from usk to Dawn. Malinowski also said that the most recent countywide data he's received says 1,180 culex mosquitoes have been collected in adult traps, compared to 393 at the same time last year. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Lyme disease on the rise Jun 16, 2007
Although no Lyme disease vaccine is available, persons can lower their risk for the disease and other tickborne illnesses by avoiding tick-infested areas when possible, using insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), and performing daily self-examination for ticks (7). In North America, removing ticks within 24 hours of attachment reduces the likelihood of B. burgdorferi transmission (8). (Food Consumer)
Tick numbers going up Jun 16, 2007
Use insect repellents with DEET. Check often for ticks. Many can be captured before biting, and tend to travel toward areas of warmth, such as the groin, scalp, skin folds and arm pits. (The Chronicle Journal)
Wet weather could lead to more ticks Jun 15, 2007
Also insect repellents with DEET help repel ticks. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Lyme disease cases double in US: CDC Jun 15, 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of cases of Lyme disease has doubled in the United States since 1991 and these numbers are probably underestimated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday (Reuters.uk)
Wet spring increases risk of West Nile Virus this summer Jun 14, 2007
KDHE continues to advise precautions: using insect repellents with DEET, in concentrations of 20 to 30 percent for adults and less than 10 percent for children, or Picaridin, wearing long sleeves and pants when spending a lot of time outside, and draining standing water where mosquitoes breed. If drainage is not possible, a larvicide containing Bti can be placed in the water. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Health questions about ... West Nile virus Jun 14, 2007
Use insect repellents containing DEET or permethrin when outdoors. Repellents containing picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus also have shown to be effective. (DesMoinesRegister.com)
Fight the bite - avoid mosquitoes to prevent West Nile Jun 13, 2007
Should I use insect repellents ... Insect repellents containing botanical oils are also available, but there is limited information on their effectiveness and toxicity. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sunscreen-bug spray combos lack oversight Jun 13, 2007
But insect repellents have limits on how often theyre used, and how young. How can product labels reconcile those instructions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Death prompts public health officials to warn Missourians about tick-borne diseases Jun 13, 2007
The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that insect repellents containing DEET are most effective against ticks and mosquitoes. The academy says 30 percent DEET is the maximum amount currently recommended for children over two months old. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fight the bite: Mosquito advice Jun 12, 2007
Miller suggests some simple precautions to prevent mosquito bites, such as ensuring that screens around windows and doors fit tightly and the judicious use of insect repellents, according to manufacturer s instructions (and not on children s hands which could come in contact with the eyes or mouth). Mosquitoes are primarily a nuisance rather than a health threat to humans. (Sherman Denison Herald Democrat)
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You should also cover as much of the skin as possible by wearing shirts with long sleeves, long pants and socks whenever possible, and use insect repellents containing DEET. According to the Center for Disease Control, the most effective repellents contain DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide or N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) ... In order to avoid reaction to DEET or other ingredients of insect repellents, it is important that you read and follow the directions on all insect repellent before use. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Cases of Lyme disease see sharp rise in N.H. Jun 4, 2007
"But he said it is easy to defend yourself. In addition to using insect repellents when outdoors, people should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts and tuck their pants into their socks. After being outdoors, they should examine their bodies in front of a mirror and promptly remove any ticks that are found. "It takes at least 24 hours to become infected after a tick attaches itself to your body," he said."Keep in mind ticks are not just creatures of the backwoods, and they're not of concern... (Boston Globe -- Local)
This summer, wear your insect repellent May 30, 2007
But aren't you likely to spend that much anyway buying regular insect repellents. The Buzz Off apparel has just been certified by the EPA to continue insect protection through at least 70 washes. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
It's clear: N.H. waters superior to Florida's May 26, 2007
Wear bright clothing, tuck your pant legs into your socks, apply insect repellents that contain DEET and check yourself and your children for ticks after spending time outside. Reducing the chance of tick bites cuts down your potential exposure to Lyme disease. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
DATES SET FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS May 19, 2007 Car-hugging lovebugs are back May 11, 2007 Great turkey hunt held for disabled hunters May 8, 2007 Malaria claims 25 lives in north-east India May 2, 2007 Medicine disposal raises concern Apr 24, 2007 * Sellers of illicit pesticides to face fines from EPA Apr 21, 2007 More retailers go for green the eco kind Apr 18, 2007 Home Depot to Label Green Products Apr 18, 2007 Life-giving, forever young: in praise of plants Apr 18, 2007 Home Depot paints signs 'green' Apr 18, 2007 The Home Depot Introduces Eco Options Apr 17, 2007 Home Depot extends eco-friendly program to U.S. Apr 17, 2007 Home Depot to label environmentally friendly products Apr 17, 2007 Cleaning agent tied to abnormalities in Jamaica Bay Apr 15, 2007 Protect Your Family During Mosquito Season Mar 18, 2007 Homedale doctor warns of West Nile Feb 1, 2007 * Burt's Bees fined for false advertising Jan 20, 2007
Hair removers, herbicides, inks, insecticides, insect repellents, lacquers, lighter fluids, lubricants, moth balls and flakes, nail polish and remover, no pest strips, oven cleaners. Latex and oil-based paints, paint removers and thinners, pesticides, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, rat poisons, rug cleaners, rust solvents, spot removers, toilet bowl cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, turpentine, varnish, waste fuels, weed killers, wood preservatives, and wood stains. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Mosquito genome leaves researchers itching for more May 18, 2007
Some have focused their research on this, yes, with an eye to developing new insect repellents or to creating A. gambiae strains that can't hone in on their next human meal. Several studies have surveyed the genome for possible olfactory genes and have come up with a list of new targets. (Nature News Service)
30-day news archives. It's like going through a bug rainstorm," he said. "They'll take the paint right off my truck. (Florida Today)
Insect repellents containing DEET or Permanone also are recommended. Johnnie Crain is an outdoors writer from Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
"We are providing soldiers with specially designed medicated mosquito nets and insect repellents as a precaution against malaria," IANS quoted an unnamed army commander as saying. In the last five years, at least 50 army and paramilitary soldiers in Assam have died of the disease. (Xinhuanet, China)
A study by the U.S. Geological Survey found chemicals such as steroids, nonprescription drugs and insect repellents in 80 percent of streams and 93 percent of groundwater sampled. There are currently no drinking water standards for prescription drugs and personal care products. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Advertising Retailers that sell uncertified imported insect repellents for pets and imported pesticides such as those used to kill cockroaches will be fined up to NT$60,000 and NT$300,000, the Environmental Protection Administration said yesterday. Chen Shu-ling (Q), a section chief at the EPA's Environmental Sanitation and Toxic Waste Management Department, said the administration has been monitoring auction sites on Yahoo-Kimo and PCHome for sales of the repellents and pesticides. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Included are more than 2,500 items ranging from all-natural insect repellents to front-load washing machines. Products that meet the criteria will be tagged Eco Options to make them easier to find. (USA Today)
More than 2,500 products fit the category, said, including all-natural insect repellents, cellulose insulation, front-load washing machines, organic plant food and vegetables in biodegradable pots. The products, which will be tagged "Eco Options," also include compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, programmable thermostats and certified wood. (Fox News)
Unable to defend themselves by running away, plants have instead become excellent chemists, evolving a vast armamentarium of insect repellents, fungicides, microbicides, ultraviolet blockers and other defensive compounds that human chemists have just begun to tally. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Insect repellents made from natural ingredients, front-load washers and compact fluorescent light bulbs are among the 2,500 products that will be included in the "Eco Options" displays, Atlanta-based Home Depot said in a statement. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Home Depot has identified more than 2,500 Eco Options products, including all-natural insect repellents, cellulose insulation, front-load washing machines, organic plant food and vegetables in biodegradable pots. The wide array of Eco Options also includes compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, programmable thermostats and certified wood. (Canada Newswire)
The company said it has identified more than 2,500 products that are environmentally friendly, including all-natural insect repellents, front-load washing machines, organic plant food and vegetables in biodegradable pots. Related to this article. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The company said it has identified more than 2,500 products that are environmentally friendly, including all-natural insect repellents, front-load washing machines, organic plant food and vegetables in biodegradable pots. The company said it will expand the line of products carrying the label as items are identified. (USA Today -- Tech)
It found remnants of painkillers, insect repellents, perfumes, contraceptives and caffeine all afloat in major waterways. At least one Long Island water official says there have been no signs of NPEs in the region's drinking water. (Newsday)
For more information about how you can protect your family from insects, as well as where you can purchase natural insect repellents, visit. 2004 Family Features Editorial Syndicate, Inc., Family Features, the Family Features logo, culinary. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
He advises people to wear insect repellents containing DEET, which he said does not endanger people. Mosquito control is another important component of prevention, Noak said. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
The Department of Health stipulates that, with the exception of essential oils, all insect repellents that are rubbed or sprayed directly onto the skin must be approved by the department before they can be legally sold. The health department has issued approval for 13 of these products, the commission said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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