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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results. [1]

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

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   According to the American Mosquito Control Association, DEET (N-Diethyl-3-Methylbenzamide) is the most effective active ingredient in an insect repellent. A 10% DEET-based repellent will typically ...

4. The Best Mosquitos Repellents for Enjoying the Outdoors - AOL

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   Here are the best mosquito repellents. Make your yard and home less inviting for mosquitos and other bugs with the right set of tools, sprays, and zappers. Here are the best mosquito repellents.

5. The Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky Bugs Away - AOL

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   Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion. This lotion wards off mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 12 hours with 34.34% DEET, the most common insect repellent ingredient.

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. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

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

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   Best for travel: Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Balm. Best for an excursion into the deep woods: Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Viii Dry. Best bug spray with SPF: Badger Spf 34 Anti-Bug ...

9. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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   From mosquito repellent stickers to bug spray and rechargeable LED bulbs, keep the bugs away this summer. ... in some pepper plants. Like deet, picaridin does not kill mosquitoes but rather deters ...