<p>When D went to Ghana- she apparently used African strength bug stuff ( 100% DEET)- which was too strong. So any recommendations for bug stuff that isn’t quite as harsh but still effective?</p>
<p>( sun stuff too- plus for not greasy- not burny in the eyes)
and how much should I buy?
She is going to be there for three months- we don’t have three months of Summer in Seattle- so I don’t really know how much I would use everyday.</p>
<p>One thing we used in South Africa which lessened our dependence on bug/ sun stuff was shirts called “Buzz-Off” we got at REI. they sell pants too. They are impregnated with bug stuff, that doesn’t wash off in the machine, at least for a couple of weeks, and they offer pretty good sun protection too.</p>
<p>I believe you can also buy them directly from the company if you don’t have an REI near you. Both shirts and pants are convertable, to shorts and short sleeved versions of themselves.</p>
<p>These would be supplemental to bug spray/ sunscreen. We bought a watered down version at REI of the DEET, and we were there in March. We had very good luck and just didn’t see many bugs.</p>
<p>What do you mean by “harsh”? I have not seen 100% DEET for many years. It works very well and is oily, not harsh. </p>
<p>I also agree about the value of treated clothing. Both Repel and Sawyer distribute permethryn products which can be used to treat clothing. The treatments last for several weeks and are especially effective against ticks and other crawling insects but also help repel flying insects.</p>