[at-l] Permethrin application question

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Perhaps you know or have read something recently on the subject. While 
there have been frequent allegations, I have not seen literature 
documenting real world human toxicity with DEET. I doubt there would be any 
studies on children due to the ethics of human experimentation and lack of 
a financial benefit for those performing such tests. I am not aware of a 
substantial literature of toxicity in children, either. That would be found 
in case reports. Backpacking Magazine reviewed this controversy about a 
year ago, finding no credible literature supporting human toxicity from DEET.

The application of 100% DEET on anyone is not recommended, due to efficacy 
issues and not toxicity. I doubt there is any evidence that risks for DEET 
are significant compared to the known risks associated with ticks, 
mosquitos and other insects.

OrangeBug

At 09:43 PM 2/21/2002 +0000, Lee I Joe wrote:
>DEET is known to have toxic side effects under long term exposures,
>particularly to small children. The application of 100 percent DEET is
>not recommended on small children at all. As to whether the side effects
>are worse than the disease, well, that is up to each user.