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2. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Even a homemade spray of organic essential oils can irritate the skin — it's the irritant properties that make them effective at keeping pests away. Rather than use a lot of bug repellent on ...

3. Does homemade mosquito repellent work? What to know as ... - AOL

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   Is homemade mosquito repellent effective? What ingredients are the best repellents? As mosquitos spread more illnesses this summer, what to know before trying it.

4. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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   Citronella oil is used especially as a mosquito repellent, [11] particularly for Aedes aegypti (dengue fever mosquito). [12] Research also indicates that citronella oil is an effective repellent for body lice, head lice, and stable flies.

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. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   The essential oils of many plants are also well known for their pest-repellent properties. Oils from the families Lamiaceae (mints), Poaceae (true grasses), and Pinaceae (pines) are common haematophagous insect repellents worldwide. [1]

7. How to Make Your Own Mosquito Wipes for a Bite-Free Summer - AOL

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   With paper towels and a few essential oils, you'll have a DIY solution that will help you keep annoying mosquitoes at bay. How to Make Your Own Mosquito Wipes for a Bite-Free Summer Skip to main ...