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2. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Aside from the gratification of concocting DIY bug repellent, there's the benefit of its chemical-free composition. Ingredients needed for a bug-repellent lotion bar include coconut oil; shea ...

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. ... A one-quart spray bottle. 1 pint distilled white vinegar. 1 pint water.

4. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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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. Bombardier beetle - Wikipedia

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   The beetles' glands store enough hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide to allow the beetle to release its chemical spray roughly 20 times. In some cases this is enough to kill a predator. [6] The main component of the beetle spray is 1,4-benzoquinone, an irritant to the eyes and the respiratory system of vertebrates.

7. Pyrethroid - Wikipedia

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   A pyrethroid is an organic compound similar to the natural pyrethrins, which are produced by the flowers of pyrethrums (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and C. coccineum). Pyrethroids are used as commercial and household insecticides. [1] In household concentrations pyrethroids are generally harmless to humans. [1]