Aerogard is anAustralian brand of outdoorinsect repellent (that is applied directly to theskin).[1]It comes inaerosol sprays, bottled creams and roll-ons, the manufacturer is owned by theAnglo-Dutch companyReckitt Benckiser.
The active ingredient in Aerogard isN, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET).[2] Recent low-odour formulas use Picaridin (SeeIcaridin)
An insect repellent developed by Australia'sCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)'sDoug Waterhouse made the 1963 visit ofElizabeth II to Australia more pleasant. Although the Queen was meant to be sprayed with the repellent at a garden party held at Government House in Canberra, the aide responsible lost his nerve. The next day Government House staff made sure the Queen was sprayed. Journalists following the Queen noted the absence of flies around the official party, and word about CSIRO's new fly-repellent spread.[citation needed]
A few days laterMortein called Doug Waterhouse for his formula, which he gave, as was CSIRO's policy at the time.[3]
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