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

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    Bug netting may be your best non-chemical defense for flying insects, especially in areas where the bugs are relentless. (Pixabay/) They don’t have to be expensive and they won’t be pretty.

  3. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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    Well, there are numerous chemical-based mosquito repellents out there, but their potential side effects and environmental impact have led many to seek more natural alternatives. Luckily, there are ...

  4. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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    For a stronger option try this recipe: 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons boric acid, and 3 cups warm water. Combine the ingredients in a jar, put some cotton inside the lid of the jar, and saturate it ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. Animal repellent - Wikipedia

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    Contact plant-origin repellents such as pepper, peppermint, tarragon, garlic, various essential oils, and castor oil, as well as diatomaceous earth and putrescent egg solids, are examples. Further, some repellents function by inducing fear in the target animal. [1] Such a repellent may contain animal urine, dried blood, or hair.

  7. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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    It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties. Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts and applied topically or slowly burned (e.g. in a "citronella candle") as an insect repellent, particularly to deter haematophagous insects such as mosquitoes.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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