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Scratching bug bites is no way to spend the outdoor months of the year. Besides keeping you comfortable, insect repellents can help protect you from mosquito-carried viruses, such as West Nile.

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Scratching bug bites is no way to spend the outdoor months of the year beside keeping you comfortable insect repellants can help you protect you from mosquito carried viruses such as West Nile. The centers for disease control and prevention recommend you use products that have been shown to working scientific trials and that have active ingredients registered with the EPA for use as insect repellent on skin and clothing. The CDC says products that contain Deet or pick—typically provide longer lasting protection than others or of lemon eucalyptus has also been joined to provide protection similar to repellants with low concentrations of Deet. In general the more active ingredient there is in a product the longer it protects you against mosquito bites. You can find more prevention health tips on ICYou.com.