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

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   Texas’ mosquito season can last until late fall. It typically comes to an end when temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Until then, here’s what to know to avoid mosquito-borne diseases.

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. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria and the Zika virus. Mosquito-control operations are targeted to multiple problems: Nuisance mosquitoes bother people around homes or in parks and recreational areas;

5. 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.

6. Icaridin - Wikipedia

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   Icaridin, also known as picaridin, is an insect repellent which can be used directly on skin or clothing. [1] It has broad efficacy against various arthropods such as mosquitos, ticks, gnats, flies and fleas, and is almost colorless and odorless.

7. The 15 Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky ... - AOL

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   5. MURPHY'S NATURALS MOSQUITO REPELLENT INCENSE STICKS. Best for short-term protection. Pros: Smells good, easy to travel with, no harsh chemicals Cons: Not as effective as other repellents When ...