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Where to Buy Repellents
DEET-based products are sold in the U.S. in “big box” stores, like Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes and many others. You’ll also find them in grocery, drug and sporting goods stores. If you are traveling abroad, buy your repellents here and take them with you. Some brands are sold online. If you buy online, be SURE to pick products that carry an EPA registration. That way, you know the product has been tested for safety and effectiveness.
 
DEET is the active ingredient in repellents—it is the “gold standard” when it comes to effectiveness. See New England Journal of Medicine article on what repellents work and Consumer Reports on West Nile virus.
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