How does DEET work?
To understand how DEET works, you have to understand how mosquitoes find their targets. Mosquitoes can pick up on the chemical “odors” emitted off of a living thing. DEET essentially masks this “smell” so the mosquitoes no longer see you as something it can eat. Keep in mind that DEET does not actually kill mosquitoes, nor does it keep them far away from you. You can apply DEET and still see mosquitoes around and still be safe. But when you see mosquitoes and other bugs landing on you, it may be time to re-apply.
