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Re: Story for Outside about Deet's impact on clothing - deadline
Megan, on background, i.e. for attribution to the Agency, please:
EPA's assessments are focused on the safety and effectiveness of pesticides. EPA has registered products that consumers can spray on clothing to repel mosquitoes and ticks. Users should always read and follow label directions when using any pesticide product. As a federal regulatory agency, EPA does not recommend any particular pesticide product or active ingredient, since doing so could result in an unfair business advantage.
Robert Daguillard U S. EPA Office of Media Relations Washington D C.
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On May 22, 2018, at 4:47 PM, Megan Michelson <ji___________E_x_.__6__________ j!wrote:
OK, great! Thank you again. I'll await a response and will check with my editor about an extension.
Much appreciated, Megan
Megan Michelson writer, editor
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On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert@epa.gov> wrote: We'll almost certainly respond in writing. But an extension would hugely help.
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On May 22, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Megan Michelson i
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Thanks for the speedy response. I can try to push it if that's the only window. Is there someone there who can speak to be about this before Friday? I can ask for an extension if necessary.
Thanks! Megan
Megan Michel son writer, editor www.meganmichelson.com
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On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:38 PM, Daguillard, Robert <Daguillard.Robert@epa.gov> wrote: Hey Megan,
Thanks for reaching out. That's a pretty tight deadline, to be honest. How late can you push it back? Friday would be optimal.
Happy to discuss. Thx.
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On May 22, 2018, at 4:30 PM, Megan Michelson Ex. 6
Hi Robert,
Hoping you might be able to help. I'm a journalist working on a story for Outside Magazine's website about the impacts of Deet on outdoor clothing. I'm looking for an expert at the EPA who might be able to talk to me about what happens when Deet-based products are sprayed onto say, a Gore-Tex jacket, and why folks should use permethrin on clothing instead.
My deadline is tomorrow! Here are questions via email. Please let me know if you can help. Many thanks.
Have any studies or research been conducted on the impact of Deet repellent on clothing/gear, and if so, what were those findings? What, if any, are the main concerns with applying Deet-based products to outerwear?
How much Deet needs to come into contact with gear to really have that impact? Do you have to dump a gallon of Deet on a
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jacket to see it break down or can a couple of sprays have a strong impact?
Instead of using Deet on clothing, folks should look for products with permethrin instead, is that right?
Thank you! Megan
Megan Michel son writer, editor www.meganmichelson.com
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