natural mosquito repellent

Bug season is upon us once again, and I felt it timely to comment on the growing number of supposedly 'natural' insect repelling products that seem to be popping up everywhere we look.

When the skeeters are bitin', don't cover your kids with DEET-based mosquito repellent!The EPA says DEET is safe, the makers of the stuff say it's safe, and every school, group, and institution recommends it for prevention of West Nile virus. Who ya gonna believe? Read this post for an overview: West Nile: Fact and Fiction