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

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   Insect Repellent Spray. People love this DEET-free repellent because of it's natural protection, but also because it's odorless with a non-greasy feel! This repellent contains 20% Picaridin which ...

4. 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.

5. Pyrethrin - Wikipedia

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   Their insecticidal and insect-repellent properties have been known and used for thousands of years. Pyrethrins are gradually replacing organophosphates and organochlorides as the pesticides of choice as the latter compounds have been shown to have significant and persistent toxic effects to humans. They first appeared on markets in the 1900s ...

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

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   1. CUTTER BACKYARD BUG CONTROL. Best for spraying on lawns. Pros: No mixing required, treats larges patches of lawn Cons: Can be poisonous to pets and people if not aerated Nothing is worse than ...

7. 5 of the best bug sprays that will keep the mosquitoes away ...

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   This season, protect yourself and your family from annoying bug bites -- and not to mention Zika, West Nile virus and Dengue Fever -- by stocking up on the very best insect repellents. Thankfully ...

8. 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.

9. The Potentially Fatal Tick-Borne Illness You Haven't ... - AOL

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   Use insect repellents that contain ingredients registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) like DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2 ...