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2. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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   The trees also bear large ovate leaves which can be crushed and wiped on your skin as a useful insect repellent. The leaves are at their best in the spring and early summer, when their strong ...

3. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Hang the trap from a tree and watch the wasps swarm. ... and around cabinets. For a stronger option try this recipe: 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons boric acid, and 3 cups warm water. ... Rather than ...

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. Plants used as herbs or spices - Wikipedia

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   also used as an insect repellent; leaves and flowers also eaten: Cinnamon myrtle: Backhousia myrtifolia: Myrtaceae: tree culinary oil probably has antimicrobial properties; also used as insect repellent: Daisy: Bellis perennis: Asteraceae: perennial herb tea, medicinal leaves and flowers also eaten: Barberry: Berberis vulgaris and related ...

6. 5 Ways to Keep Mosquito Bites From Ruining Your Sleep - AOL

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   The insect repellent should contain 20%-30 % DEET and be applied to exposed skin and clothing. It should also be used in conjunction with other preventative measures, including wearing pants and ...

7. Treatment of human lice - Wikipedia

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   Tea tree oil has been promoted as a treatment for head lice; however, evidence of its effectiveness is weak. [ 41 ] [ 42 ] A 2012 review of head lice treatment recommended against the use of tea tree oil for children because it could cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, because of contraindications , and because of a lack of knowledge ...