Deet is neurotoxic

Deet (for N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), the active ingredient in most insect repellents, has been found to be toxic to the central nervous systems of both insects and mammals. Using toxicological, biochemical and electrophysiological techniques, French researchers found that deet inhibits the activity of acetycholinesterase, a key central nervous system enzyme, in a manner similar to organophosphat ...

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