, Materials Science undergraduate, Batman and Doctor Who fanatic. Yes, he has at least two degrees. He mentions it to Rita in The God Complex. I don't have a video link to the same but this would help:
DEET (chemical name N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is used as the active ingredient in many insect repellents. Insect repellents that contain DEET offer the best protection against mosquito bites.DEET is designed for direct application to skin to repel insects, rather than kill them.EET (chemical name N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is used as the active ingredient in many insect repellents. Insect repellents that contain DEET offer the best protection against mosquito bites.
I want to protect my son from mosquito bites, but Iâm worried about slathering him with repellent that has DEET. Will that cause health problems down the line? â Penny. Insect repellents containing DEET have been tested and approved as safe for kids, but you should take some precautions with them. Choose a repellent with no more than 10% to 30% concentration of DEET (look for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide on the label).