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2. 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 ...

3. 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.

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

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   Best for travel: Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Balm. Best for an excursion into the deep woods: Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Viii Dry. Best bug spray with SPF: Badger Spf 34 Anti-Bug ...

5. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. 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]

6. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Gambusia affinis (Mosquitofish), a natural mosquito predator. A Hygieostatic Bat Roost, custom-built to house bats for biocontrol of mosquitos. Biological pest control, or "biocontrol", is the use of the natural enemies of pests like mosquitoes to manage the pest's populations. There are several types of biocontrol, including the direct ...

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.