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2. Carapa guianensis - Wikipedia

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   The oil and fats of the almond are extracted and used for the production of insect repellent and compounds for traditional medicine. [2] [4] [5] [6] It is used in Brazil to protect furniture from termites and other wood-chewing insects.

3. Carapa - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] It is also used to repel mosquitoes by forming an oilseed cake into balls and burned, or mixed with annatto (Bixa orellana) and formed into a paste applied topically to protect the body from mosquito bites.

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

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   For an alternative to bug sprays containing DEET, Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent contains 30% oil of lemon eucalyptus, a naturally sourced active ingredient. It also had one of the most ...

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

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   4. GOOTOP Outdoor Mosquito Zapper. Best for both indoors and outdoors. Pros: Super convenient and mobile, eco-friendly Cons: Covers close perimeters only Rain or sunshine, indoors or outdoors ...