WHO (World Health Organization). (2013). Guidelines for efficacy testing of mosquito repellents for human skin. Provides standard testing methods and recognizes DEET's efficacy.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). (2020). Avoid bug bites. Recommends DEET as an effective repellent and provides usage guidelines.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). (2014). Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for DEET. Comprehensive review of toxicology and safety data.
Fradin, M. S., & Day, J. F. (2002). Comparative efficacy of insect repellents against mosquito bites. New England Journal of Medicine, 347(1), 13-18. (Landmark study comparing repellent efficacy).
Katz, T. M., Miller, J. H., & Hebert, A. A. (2008). Insect repellents: Historical perspectives and new developments. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 58(5), 865-871. (Review including DEET's history and safety profile).
Riviera-Poo, E., et al. (1997). DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) encephalopathy in a child. Pediatric Dermatology, 14(5), 429-430. (Case report on rare neurological toxicity).
Briassoulis, G., et al. (2001). Toxic encephalopathy associated with use of DEET insect repellents: A case analysis of its toxicity in children. Human & Experimental Toxicology, 20(1), 8-14. (Analysis of pediatric toxicity cases).
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Environmental Health. (2003). Follow safety precautions when using DEET on children. AAP News, 22(1), 11. (Guidance on pediatric use).
Health Canada. (2016). Update on the safety of DEET in personal insect repellents. Reaffirms safety with precautions for children.
中华人民共和国农业农村部. 《农药登记资料要求》及避蚊胺相关产品登记信息. (Regulatory framework in China classifying DEET products as pesticides).
Nash, J. F. (2008). Human safety and efficacy of ultraviolet filters and sunscreen products. Dermatologic Clinics, 24(1), 35-51. (Includes discussion on combining sunscreens and repellents).
Goodyer, L. I., et al. (2010). Expert review of the evidence base for arthropod bite avoidance. Journal of Travel Medicine, 17(3), 182-192. (Evidence-based recommendations including DEET).