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2. Metofluthrin - Wikipedia

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   Metofluthrin is a pyrethroid used as an insect repellent. [1] The vapors of metofluthrin are highly effective and capable of repelling up to 97% of mosquitoes in field tests. [2] Metofluthrin is used in a variety of consumer products, called emanators, for indoor and outdoor use. [3] [4] These products produce a vapor that protects an ...

3. Can mosquito spray services kill good bugs, like pollinators ...

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   Aside from being annoying, mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases. Here’s what to know about spraying them. Can mosquito spray services kill good bugs, like pollinators?

4. 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 ...

5. Scrub Hub: What is mosquito control, and does it hurt the ...

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6. Indoor residual spraying - Wikipedia

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   Indoor residual spraying or IRS is the process of spraying the inside of dwellings with an insecticide to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria. A dilute solution of insecticide is sprayed on the inside walls of certain types of dwellings—those with walls made from porous materials such as mud or wood but not plaster as in city dwellings.

7. 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 ...

8. Fly spray - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, fly sprays often contain the powerful insect toxin dichlorvos which is often targeted by environmental groups as a carcinogenic compound. [4] [failed verification] While the small quantities found in fly spray may be negligible, the insect toxin can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation if disposed improperly.

9. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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   It also helps to use insect repellent registered with the Environmental Protection Agency that contains DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) or 2 ...