Humans and animals get diseases from ticks and mosquitoes. The article provides the latest information about various vector-borne diseases and a rating of human insect repellents. Combining insect repellents for humans with repellents for animals will lower disease transfer risks for all.
Source: Consumer Reports, July 2016.
Three insect repellents qualified as Consumer Reports Top Picks: Sawyer Picaridin (20%), Be3n’s 30% Deet Tick and Wilderness Formula and Repel Lemon Eucalytus (30%). Once applied, they were able to ward off Aedes and Culex mosquitoes, plus ticks, for at least 7 hours.
Also see: CDC Vector Surveillance Map.
INSIGHTS: The insect repellent ratings chart can be offered by animal health professionals who deal with animal owners’ needs for tick and mosquito products. Consider using it on websites, in blogs or newsletters.