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2. Diachlorus ferrugatus - Wikipedia

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   Flies can even venture indoors. [4] Its presence affects recreational swimming, boating and fishing from April to June. [6] Yellow fly bites leave itchy welts. [4] DEET is the most useful insect repellent, though may not prevent bites if the yellow flies are in large numbers. In this case, physical barriers such as gloves and headnets are the ...

3. DEET - Wikipedia

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   N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET (/ d iː t /, from DET, the initials of di- + ethyl + toluamide), [1] [2] is the oldest, one of the most effective, and most common active ingredients in commercial insect repellents. It is a slightly yellow oil intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing and provides ...

4. 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 ...

5. Bug off! The insect repellents that actually work, according ...

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   Ben's 30% DEET Insect Repellent Spray, 3-Pack This water-based, travel-friendly DEET formula is a winner, Amazon shoppers say, and these spray bottles are small enough to take through airport ...

6. Shoo Those Flies With These Bug-Busting Insect Repellents - AOL

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   Repel mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and more with these sprays and salves. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 ...

7. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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   Video tracking of a stable fly, demonstrating repellency of citronella oil [10] 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.