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

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   25 drops of tea tree oil. ... A tea from the leaves can have a calming effect in humans and the plant can repel mosquitoes and other flying insects. ... but more effective at preventing bug bites ...

3. Tea tree oil - Wikipedia

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   Although tea tree oil is claimed to be useful for treating dandruff, acne, lice, herpes, insect bites, scabies, and skin fungal or bacterial infections, [8] [11] insufficient evidence exists to support any of these claims due to the limited quality of research.

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. Melaleuca - Wikipedia

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   Some species of Melaleuca, especially M. alternifolia, are cultivated for the production of tea tree oil, and in plantations are susceptible to a number of insect pests. The most significant of these is the chrysomelid Paropsisterna tigrina , but other beetles , cutworm caterpillars ( Agrotis species ), psyllids , mole crickets ( Gryllotalpa ...

6. 6 home remedies for itchy mosquito bites - AOL

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   Lemon or Lime: Rub this on your bite. The citric acid has itch-relieving properties. Oatmeal: Mix finely ground oats with water to make a paste, then apply it to the bite and allow the mixture to dry.

7. Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between a Chigger Bite and ...

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   “Most people will notice a mosquito bite from several minutes to up to a day or so after the bite,” says Dr. Zahn. (Try these 8 food home remedies for mosquitoes.) Treatment for bites Chigger ...