Only a third of Americans consistently take measures to protect themselves from ticks, according to OFF!® brand survey data—and ticks live in habitats from grassy backyards to, of course, the woods. To counteract ticks, EPA-registered repellents containing the CDC-recommended* active ingredient DEET is the way to go to help deter not just ticks, but also mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, and chiggers.
*Please note that the EPA and CDC do not recommend or endorse any commercial product, brand, or manufacturer.
OFF!® Deep Woods® repellents are formulated with DEET to provide you with long-lasting protection from insects while hiking or camping, with OFF!® Deep Woods® Insect Repellent V offering mosquito protection for up to eight hours with 25-percent DEET.
“The percentage of DEET you see on the label refers to the concentration of the active ingredient in the repellent, which coincides with the amount of time you’re protected from insects,” says Dr. Beachgem, a pediatric ER doctor and champion of OFF!® brand’s insect repellents.