DEET's offensive odor might be its most harmful effect; however, when used correctly, it's well-tested and safe according to Dr. Joseph Kennedy.
While people have widespread concerns about DEET's toxicity and cancer risk, Dr. Kennedy emphasized that many of these views are based on misperceptions.
DEET doesn't kill mosquitoes or other insects, but it works by deterring them with its smell and possibly masking human emissions that attract pests.
Contrary to popular belief, DEET is not an insecticide; rather, it deters insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas by its noxious odor.
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