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2. p-Menthane-3,8-diol - Wikipedia

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   C. citriodora oil, when refined to increase its PMD content for use in insect repellents, is known in the United States as oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE). [2] C. citriodora oil contains only 1–2% PMD, while refined OLE contains approximately up to 70% PMD. [3] Some commercial PMD products are not made from C. citriodora oil, but rather from ...

3. 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 ...

4. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is a medication and an insecticide. [6] [7] As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. [8] It is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. [6] As an insecticide, it can be sprayed onto outer clothing or mosquito nets to kill the insects that touch them. [7] [9] Side effects include rash and irritation where it is applied. [8]

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

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   DEET-free Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent. This bug repellent uses the oil of Lemon Eucalyptus-based formula to help combat mosquitoes and other bugs for up to 6 hours.

6. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Oil of lemon eucalyptus is a long-lasting, effective way to repel mosquitoes and ticks, according to the CDC. A half-ounce bottle of lemon eucalyptus oil costs less than $7, and only a small ...

7. 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 ...