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

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   This bug repellent uses the oil of Lemon Eucalyptus-based formula to help combat mosquitoes and other bugs for up to 6 hours. ... The spray uses Permethrin which bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 ...

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

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   There are many different products on the market, but experts recommend looking for these active ingredients found in EPA-registered insect repellents: DEET. Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE ...

4. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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   Ultimately, the CDC recommends applying a repellent to your skin with one of the following active ingredients to prevent bites. DEET. Picaridin. IR3535. Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) Para-menthane ...

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. Icaridin - Wikipedia

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   The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using repellents based on icaridin, DEET, ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (IR3535), or oil of lemon eucalyptus (containing p-menthane-3,8-diol, PMD) for effective protection against mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis and other illnesses ...

7. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   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] The essential oils of many plants are also well known for