The response in Rhode Island, which included spraying of
infested areas and public health advisories, was
well-orchestrated by state and local health officials. But such
situations point to the need for better understanding of the
measures individuals can take to protect themselves and their
children from the risk of diseases transmitted by insect bites.
In recent years, a very public debate has been waged over DEET,
the active ingredient in most insect repellents. "As a result of
this discussion, many consumers are torn between wanting to avoid
a product with possible harmful side effects and wanting to
protect themselves from insect bites and the illnesses that can
result from them," says Boyd Bush, president of Tender
Corporation, a New Hampshire company that manufactures insect
repellents both with and without DEET.
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If you need more information about fleas, you will find a very
informative website at DAK
Pharmaceuticals.
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