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2. 7 ways to avoid (or at least diminish) mosquito bites this ...

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   Use Mosquito Dunks: These items use a naturally occurring type of bacteria to control mosquito larvae before they hatch and become adults. Mosquito Dunks typically look like small, beige donuts ...

3. The bite is on: What to know about the viruses mosquitoes are ...

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   The best way to avoid mosquito bites is to use bug sprays with DEET. The CDC also recommends Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the U.S.). The sprays won’t kill the bugs, but they ...

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

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   How to prevent mosquito bites Mosquitoes rest in cool, dark and humid places, including in closets, showers, garages and other enclosed spaces, as well as under sinks, counters, tables and behind ...

6. 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 ...

7. Mosquito bite allergy - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito bite allergies, also termed hypersensitivity to mosquito bites, are excessive reactions of varying severity to mosquito bites. They are allergic hypersensitivity reactions caused by the non-toxic allergenic proteins contained in the saliva injected by a female mosquito (male mosquitos do not take blood-meals) at the time it takes its ...

8. 5 Ways to Get Rid of Mosquito Bites Quickly, According ... - AOL

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

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   There are a lot of great things about summer. Bugs are not one of them. Pesky insects have the potential to ruin backyard bliss and leave you more concerned about getting bit than having fun. So ...