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2. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? Here's What You ...

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   Here’s the science behind which mosquito-repelling plants actually work—and which ones don't.

3. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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   Thankfully, there are some natural options to beat the bugs without all the chemicals. 1. Make your own repellent. Before you venture into the wild, plan ahead by creating your own bug repellent ...

4. The Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky Bugs Away - AOL

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   Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion. This lotion wards off mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 12 hours with 34.34% DEET, the most common insect repellent ingredient.

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. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   This list of pest-repelling plants includes plants used for their ability to repel insects, nematodes, and other pests.They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households.

7. 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.

8. DIY Organic Pesticides to Make at Home - AOL

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   Here are seven organic pesticide solutions you can make at home to keep pesky bugs away from your plants and harmful chemicals away from your loved ones. Sam's Club. Soap Spray.

9. Tansy - Wikipedia

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   In the 1940s, distilled tansy oil mixed with fleabane, pennyroyal and diluted alcohol was a well-known mosquito repellent; collectors were paid five cents a pound for tansy in full bloom. [9] [20] Research has found that tansy extracts do indeed repel mosquitoes, but not as effectively as products containing DEET.