Table. 1.
Active ingredients of products used to repel ticks in Europe (against Ixodes ricinus)
| Active ingredient | Minimum age,a years | Use during pregnancy and/or breast feeding | Remarks | Estimated protection timea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEET | 3 | No | May affect plastic | 20%: 4 hours |
| Picaridin | 2 | Possible | 10–20%: 4 hours | |
| EBAAP | 1 | Possible | Only few side effects reported | 10–20%: 4 hours |
| PMD | 3 | Nob | Sensitising potential | 30%: 2 hours |
| Fatty acids | 0 | Possible | Up to 2 hours |
a
These are estimations only. Protection times depend on the type and percentage of formulation.
b
No data.