When packing for a Caribbean vacation, most travelers remember sunscreen and swimwear – but many forget one of the most important essentials for safe tropical travel: insect repellent. The warm, humid climate of the Caribbean creates the perfect setting for tropical getaways, but it also provides ideal breeding conditions for

DEET: The Active Ingredient in Common Insect Repellents Insect repellents remain an essential tool for preventing insect-borne diseases worldwide, especially for protecting vulnerable populations from serious illnesses. However, growing concerns surrounding the use of DEET, an active ingredient commonly found in insect repellents, within those same vulnerable populations have led