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Deet or Picaridin for Elegant South Africa
Hey everyone! I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about using DEET over Picaridin for bug repellent, and I’m a bit confused. From what I understand, both Picaridin and DEET are equally effective, but Picaridin tends to be preferred because it’s odorless, non-greasy, and doesn’t damage plastics or synthetics. So, why does DEET still seem to be the go-to choice?
I’m going on a trip in September and, unfortunately, mosquitoes love me, so I want to make sure I’m prepared. Any advice would be much appreciated!
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I've used both on multiple trips and found them effective. I prefer Picaridin for the reasons you mentioned: odorless, non-greasy. I always found DEET to be unpleasant to apply and wear. The colors of the clothing you wear are also important. Light colors tend to repel mosquitoes, dark colors attract them.
I previously took the trip you're scheduled for, it's fantastic. Enjoy!
The color of clothing is irrelevant for mosquitoes. Don’t confuse them with tsetse flies. I just think Deet does a better job at advertising or is easier to write and say.