Permethrin and DEET have similar efficacies and the EPA says they're both safe to use. The main difference seems to be DEET is applied to the skin and permethri

Permethrin and DEET have similar efficacies and the EPA says they're both safe to use. The main difference seems to be DEET is applied to the skin and permethrin is applied to clothing. https://www.consumerreports.org/insect-repellent/how-deet-and-permethrin-can-protect-you/ https://www.consumerreports.org/insect-repellent/how-deet-an...