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How should repellent be removed after use?

When protection is no longer needed, follow the label and wash treated skin with soap and water; wash treated clothing as the product directs.

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Short answer

When protection is no longer needed, follow the label and wash treated skin with soap and water; wash treated clothing as the product directs.

At a glance

When protection is no longer needed, follow the label and wash treated skin with soap and water; wash treated clothing as the product directs. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• When protection is no longer needed, follow the label and wash treated skin with soap and water; wash treated clothing as the product directs.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

When protection is no longer needed, follow the label and wash treated skin with soap and water; wash treated clothing as the product directs.

How to use this information

Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Keep the finding in context

Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

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