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2. 2-Undecanone - Wikipedia

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   Because of its strong odor it is primarily used as an insect repellent or animal repellent. Typically, 1–2% concentrations of 2-undecanone are found in dog and cat repellents in the form of a liquid, aerosol spray, or gel. 2-Undecanone is also used in the perfumery and flavoring industries. It has been investigated as a mosquito repellant ...

3. Are chemical sprays used to kill mosquitos safe to use? Here ...

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   Store insect repellents safely out of the reach of children, in a locked utility cabinet or garden shed. After returning indoors, wash treated skin and clothes with soap and water. How to prevent ...

4. West Nile fever - Wikipedia

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   The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid mosquito bites. [1] Mosquito populations may be reduced by eliminating standing pools of water, such as in old tires, buckets, gutters, and swimming pools. [1] When mosquitoes cannot be avoided, mosquito repellent, window screens, and mosquito nets reduce the likelihood of being bitten.

5. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

6. As mosquito-borne illnesses spread, here's how to tell West ...

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   Prevention methods include using effective mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants when outside, and staying in places with air conditioning, when possible. The CDC also ...

7. Mosquitoes and ticks are showing up with greater frequency ...

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   You can also use insect repellent. Make sure to use repellents that are registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency. These will contain active ingredients like DEET and are safe, even ...