Engineering:Insect Shield

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Short description: Brand of insect repellent

Insect Shield is a brand of insect repellent used on clothes. It contains permethrin, which is similar to bug-repellent, and registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).[1]

The product has been used to protect against ticks carrying Lyme Disease.[2] The manufacturers also suggest it can protect against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges,[1] and that the repellent is effective on clothes for up to 70 washes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bug Off: The 10 Best Pieces of Insect-Repelling Clothing". Live Bravely Outside. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/Bug-Off-The-10-Best-Pieces-of-Insect-Repelling-Clothing.html. 
  2. ↑ "Prevent Tick Bites". AntonNews. http://www.antonnews.com/healthy-living/24010-prevent-tick-bites-.html. 
  3. ↑ "5 items to protect against Lyme disease". The Boston Globe. https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2012/09/01/the-list-items-protect-against-lyme-disease/vDJGpJx6YN3HxgDWujNmoN/story.html. 



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