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2. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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   Citronella oil is used especially as a mosquito repellent, [11] particularly for Aedes aegypti (dengue fever mosquito). [12] Research also indicates that citronella oil is an effective repellent for body lice, head lice, and stable flies.

3. 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 ...

4. p-Menthane-3,8-diol - Wikipedia

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   PMD is the active ingredient in some insect repellents. Its odor and chemical structure are similar to menthol , and it has a cooling feel. [ 1 ] It is found in small quantities in the essential oil from the leaves of Corymbia citriodora , formerly known as Eucalyptus citriodora .

5. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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   How to treat the bite. Mosquito bites tend to create red, itchy bumps, Dr. Gary Goldenberg, a dermatologist practicing in New York City, tells Yahoo Life. “These are usually clustered” and ...

6. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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   For a more outside-the-box approach, this bug bite treatment delivers concentrated heat to the bite, according to King. “ Studies demonstrate a reduction in swelling, pain and itching [with this ...

7. Home Remedies for Sunburn, Bug Bites, Jellyfish Sting ... - AOL

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8. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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   It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties. Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts and applied topically or slowly burned (e.g. in a "citronella candle") as an insect repellent, particularly to deter haematophagous insects such as mosquitoes.

9. Here’s how you can figure out what these 9 common bug bites ...

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   We asked dermatologists for a handy bite guide to help you identify what was doing the chewing. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home & Garden ...