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Watch the CDC video How to Use Permethrin.Do not use permethrin products directly on skin.If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions.Read product information to find out how long the protection will last.Permethrin-treated clothing provides protection after multiple washings.Permethrin is an insecticide that kills or repels insects like mosquitoes and sand flies.Use 0.5% permethrin to treat clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents) or buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.If also using sunscreen, always apply insect repellent after sunscreen.Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.Do not apply insect repellent to a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, cuts, or irritated skin.Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children under 3 years old.When using insect repellent on your child:.Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito netting.



If also using sunscreen, always apply insect repellent after sunscreen. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below.
