In Reply to: Dengue Fever/DEET posted by Dee on Wednesday, 19. March 2008 at 10:14 Bali Time:
I run a camping store and sell Bushmans every day. It has got the highest amount of deet(but check labelling for the different grades). But having said that I would never recommend it directly onto childrens skin. Too toxic. I (personally) also find that the Bushmans is very sticky on the skin, unpleasant in the tropics. You can use it liberally on feet and hands etc but I wouldnt like to slather it all over me(for me, also very strong smelling). I also take to Bali the Bushmans spray, because you can apply it to your clothes rather than your skin. Last June I road tested another Aussie product called "Scoot"(pump action) and that was great too. There are several childrens grade repellants, especially Rid. We also travelled last year with Mossie spray, which we would take dinner if we were eating outside, and actually needed it several times.