What's the best defense? DEET. Come again? DEET -- which stands for the mouthful chemical name, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide -- is the stuff in mosquito repellent that make the bugs go away. There's been a great deal of news regarding the use of DEET with small children and there are some possible adverse effects. Important rules: No DEET for infants, and no more than 10-percent DEET concentrations for small children. We found out recently that studies show concentrations of DEET over 50-percent are no more effective than the 50-percent applications. In other words, over 50-percent is a waste. An alternative to DEET that is non-toxic and usable on humans, pets and livestock is a product called CedarCide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture seems to think the CedarCide folks are onto something because the agency gave the product a glowing review. Swing by CedarCide.com and see for yourself. Copyright (c) 2002 United Press International Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.