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?

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...

that is sprays, not strays, although you will find plenty of strays too...

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.((*))

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.

Hi do you know if one can buy Ultrathon at a local Walgreens, etc? Leaving tomorrow so don't have time to order it...thanks

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.

many thanks Jed!

My favorite is a brand called Jaico and it's available in Thailand, but manufactured in Belgium, I think. It's 24% DEET and comes in a roll on bottle.

If you are going to REI, pick up a bottle of their Jungle Juice. It's great!

Is REI's Jungle Juice still 100% deet? If so, it is not recommended for application to skin.