Hi Stephen,
Please see this current thread regarding repellents such as Tropical
Strength Aerogard which contain DEET as the active ingredient.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...77&postcount=2
DEET will damage some plastics and some rubbers, so one needs to be
very careful in not getting it on eyepiece cups, keyboards, etc.
Best Regards
Gary