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2. 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 ...

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

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   While it’s not the strongest option in the world, you can make your own bug repellent from essential oils and other household products. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray Skip to main ...

4. Black fly - Wikipedia

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   A black fly or blackfly [1] (sometimes called a buffalo gnat, turkey gnat, or white socks) is any member of the family Simuliidae of the Culicomorpha infraorder. It is related to the Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae, and Thaumaleidae. Over 2,200 species of black flies have been formally named, of which 15 are extinct. [2]

5. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels insects, [2] including ants, cabbage looper, cabbage maggot, carrot fly, codling moth, flea beetles, whiteflies, the Cabbage White, and the Small White, as well as mice [3] Basil: repels flies, including mosquitoes [2] [4] the carrot fly, asparagus beetles and whiteflies [3] Borage: repels tomato hornworm and cabbage worms [2] Castor ...

6. Where to Vacation if You Hate Bugs (and Where to Avoid) - AOL

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   Black flies often don't respond to bug spray, so plan accordingly and wear lightweight, long-sleeved clothing if you venture out to this area. Related: 14 Budget-Friendly Places for Whale Watching ...

7. Onchocerciasis - Wikipedia

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   Prevention is by avoiding being bitten by flies. [2] This may include the use of insect repellent and proper clothing. [2] Other efforts include those to decrease the fly population by spraying insecticides. [1] Efforts to eradicate the disease by treating entire groups of people twice a year are ongoing in a number of areas of the world. [1]