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2. DEET - Wikipedia

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   DEET is effective against a variety of invertebrates, including ticks, flies, mosquitos, and some parasitic worms. [3]A 2018 systematic review found no consistent performance difference between DEET and icaridin in field studies and concluded that they are equally preferred mosquito repellents, noting that 50% DEET offers longer protection but is not available in some countries.

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

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   “When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

4. Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate - Wikipedia

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   Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate is an insect repellent whose trade name is IR3535 and was developed and commercialized by Merck KGaA (Germany). It is a colorless and odorless oil with a good skin feel in final products, and it is biodegradable. [1] [2] [3]

5. 2-Undecanone - Wikipedia

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   Because of its strong odor it is primarily used as an insect repellent or animal repellent. Typically, 1–2% concentrations of 2-undecanone are found in dog and cat repellents in the form of a liquid, aerosol spray, or gel. 2-Undecanone is also used in the perfumery and flavoring industries. It has been investigated as a mosquito repellant ...

6. Mosquitoes and ticks are showing up with greater frequency ...

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   You can also use insect repellent. Make sure to use repellents that are registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency. These will contain active ingredients like DEET and are safe, even ...

7. The Best Bug Sprays and Insect Repellents, According to ... - AOL

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   DEET-free Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent. This bug repellent uses the oil of Lemon Eucalyptus-based formula to help combat mosquitoes and other bugs for up to 6 hours.

8. Anthranilate-based insect repellents - Wikipedia

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   Anthranilate-based insect repellents include methyl anthranilate, N,N-dimethylanthranilic acid (DMA), ethyl anthranilate (EA), and butyl anthranilate (BA). Chemically, they are esters of anthranilic acid .

9. We Tried 4 Bug Sprays and This Is the Best - AOL

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   Most of the products we tried contain DEET, which has been used as an insect repellent in the United States for more than 50 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using ...