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T/F
repellents are NOT effective against stinging insects |
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Definition
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Definition
| Directly to the skin or clothing |
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Term
| What reduces the effectiveness of IR? |
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Definition
| sweating, washing, high temperatures and high winds |
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Term
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Definition
| Deter insects by producing an offensive vapor |
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Term
| What are the damaging effects of DEET? |
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Definition
Oil sticky feelig on skin
May damage clothing/leather, plastics on glasses
Odor may be unpleasant |
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Term
What concentrations does DEET come in and when should they be used?
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Definition
100% for activites with a high likelihood of exposure
10-40% for adults in normal activities |
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Term
T/F
A higher concentration of DEET should be used for hiking because it is more effective than the 40% |
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Definition
FALSE
higher conc. does NOT mean more effective, means it will last longer |
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Term
| How long do most concentrations of DEET last? |
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Definition
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Term
| Compare/Contrast Picaridin and DEET |
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Definition
Equally effective at certain concentrations
Picaridin is more cosmetically acceptable (no odor) |
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Term
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is not recommended in ___ becuase____.
30% is = to ____% DEET |
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Definition
children under 3 b/c safety has not been demonstrated
10%DEET |
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Term
What is Permethrin used for?
static/cidal?
Where should it be applied |
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Definition
Treatment of head lice
cidal
Not applied to skin but to clothing |
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Term
| How does Avon's Skin So Soft work? |
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Definition
| Natural repellent by forming a slippery barrier |
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Term
| What steps should be taken once bit by an insect? |
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Definition
| Flick off insect and apply ice ASAP |
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Term
| What is the purose of applying ice once bitten? |
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Definition
| to reduce absorption of injected material and relieve pain |
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Term
| How should ticks be removed? |
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Definition
| grasp close to the skin with tweezers and pull upward |
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Term
| How should a stinger be removed? |
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Definition
| remove by scraping not pulling or squeezing |
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Term
| What is used to treat insect bites? |
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Definition
Hydrocortisone Topical
Topical or oral antihistamines
Camphor, Benzocaine, Calamine, Zinc Oxide |
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Term
| What should be used if a person has a severe allergic reaction to an insect bite? |
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Definition
| Use an EpiPen or Diphenhydramine if unavailable |
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