Silly Question about bug spray
Apr 24th, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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Silly Question about bug spray
This is probably a dumb question but DEET insect repellant is available in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia isn't it? Thanks in advance! Also, there is a malaria risk around Angkor, right?
Apr 24th, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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siem reap is considered a malaria risk area...
i would not rely on finding deet type strays in the % that you want in those countries...i would bring mine from home to be safe...
most tourists take malaria pills for cambodia...
i would not rely on finding deet type strays in the % that you want in those countries...i would bring mine from home to be safe...
most tourists take malaria pills for cambodia...
Apr 24th, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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If you are taking DEET, it is best not to bring a spray can, which is not supposed to be packed in your checked bags. We take Ultrathon lotion http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...thon/Products/
We applied it when we got to Angkor, and took Malarone.
We applied it when we got to Angkor, and took Malarone.
Apr 24th, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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Ultrathon is good because it's one of the time-release lotions (Sawyer also makes a timed-release lotion). Whatever kind you buy, you want about 25-33% DEET. Anything higher and you simply increase your chances of skin irritation without increasing the repellant qualities.
Apr 24th, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Check out http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34502876
and http://linktrim.com/5ed
REI is listed as having it. I didn't check all the others.
Best to call first. Good luck.
and http://linktrim.com/5ed
REI is listed as having it. I didn't check all the others.
Best to call first. Good luck.
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