Which is more effective for preventing mosquito-borne dengue: DEET or icaridin/picaridin?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18601731
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Abstract

Both DEET and icaridin are effective mosquito repellents for preventing dengue transmission, with small variations in efficacy. Health guidelines support the use of both options for personal protection.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Insect Pest Control Strategies Mosquito-borne diseases and control Dengue and Mosquito Control Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN