New Study Dispels Myths About Insect Repellents; Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Leads the Way as Alternative to DEET.Business Editors/Lifestyle, Outdoor, Health and Travel Writers Just in time for the long holiday weekend, the New England Journal of Medicine The New England Journal of Medicine (New Engl J Med or NEJM) is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is one of the most popular and widely-read peer-reviewed general medical journals in the world. released today a study on the efficacy of insect repellents - dispelling many myths about what products really provide reliable protection from bites.(1) It concludes that while DEET repellents continue to be the "gold standard of protection," preliminary results indicate new Repel Lemon Eucalyptus eucalyptus (y  'kəlĭp`təs): see myrtle. eucalyptus is the longest-lasting non-DEET alternative. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the report, Repel Lemon Eucalyptus out-performed all other non-DEET repellents tested, providing a mean complete-protection time of 120.1 (+/- 44.8) minutes. In comparison, the synthetic IR3535-based repellent re·pel·lent adj. Capable of driving off or repelling. n. A substance used to drive off or keep away insects. repellent able to repel or drive off; also, an agent that repels. Refers usually to insect repellent. provided a mean complete-protection time of 22.9 minutes, citronella-based repellents provided protection for 20 minutes or less, and Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil provided only 9.6 minutes of protection. The report concludes, "preliminary studies suggest that the oil-of-eucalyptus products will confer longer-lasting protection than other available plant-based repellents." Named after the eucalyptus citriodora Noun 1. Eucalyptus citriodora - similar to but smaller than the spotted gum and having lemon-scented leaves Eucalyptus maculata citriodora, lemon-scented gum eucalypt, eucalyptus tree, eucalyptus - a tree of the genus Eucalyptus tree from which it is derived, Repel Lemon Eucalyptus takes advantage of the natural repellent properties of eucalyptus leave oils to provide a long-lasting alternative to traditional insect repellents. A similar formula has been used by the Chinese for centuries and was more recently developed and marketed in the United Kingdom. The product is available in lotion and pump spray versions and can be found in retail stores nationwide for an average price of $5. The study also puts to rest other myths about non-topical repellents such as ingesting garlic, using DEET-impregnated wristbands and wearing small sonic devices. According to the report, none of these alternatives has proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes. For more bite-prevention tips and information about Repel Lemon Eucalyptus, visit www.destinationoutdoors.com. Repel Lemon Eucalyptus is manufactured by WPC WPC (in Britain) woman police constable WPC (Brit) n abbr (= woman police constable) → Polizistin f WPC n abbr (BRIT Brands Inc., a Wisconsin-based manufacturer and marketer of insect repellents, first aid kits, sun care products and water purification  It has been suggested that , , and be merged into this article or section. tablets. WPC products, including Repel insect repellents, Potable potable /pot·a·ble/ (po´tah-b'l) fit to drink. po·ta·ble adj. Fit to drink; drinkable. potable fit to drink. Aqua(R) water purification tablets and Atwater Carey first aid kits, enjoy a reputation as the products of choice for outdoor enthusiasts who demand excellence and uncompromised product performance. (1) New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 347. No. 1, July 4, 2002 |
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