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Subject: Re: [OM] Hiking Advice
From: Larry <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 23:01:20 -0400
Many environmentalists are petitioning for a substance to just ask the
insects repeatedly to leave, rather than cause them physical discomfort.

Larry

Mike wrote:

> > They made it non-toxic to insects as well to appease the extremist
> > environmentalists.
> >
> hogwash!! They made it to repell insects for which it is very effective.
> The fact that it is non toxic should appeal to any reasonable person
> environmentalist or right-winger. FYI  DEET isn't toxic to insects
> either. They just don't like to land on it. DDT might kill 'em but would
> make a lousy repellant. Given a choice I'd smear myself and my kids with
> the new stuff but I'm sure DEET will still be on the shelf for you.
>
> mike
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