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2. 7 ways to avoid (or at least diminish) mosquito bites this ...

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   Turn on high-powered fans: Mosquitoes hate flying against wind, so a simple fan can add some protection when sitting outside, Reiskind said. 7. Cover your skin : Wear clothing that covers hands ...

3. 'Drain, dress, defend': The simple steps recommended to keep ...

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   The CDC recommends DEET as the gold standard for reliable protection against mosquito bites. The agency advises applying sprays that are 10-35% DEET to exposed skin or clothing, while avoiding ...

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. Canine vector-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Spot-on treatments: Applied to the dog's skin (e.g., Frontline, Advantix), these treatments offer protection by killing ticks and fleas on contact and can last for several weeks (Beugnet & Franc, 2012). Oral preventatives: Medications like Bravecto or NexGard are chewable tablets that protect against ticks and fleas for up to three months. They ...

6. Mosquito season has begun in Central Texas. Here's how to ...

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   How can I protect myself against mosquitoes? When we tested 16 insect repellants, some with DEET, some with all-natural ingredients, we confirmed that the more DEET, the better they generally worked.

7. DEET - Wikipedia

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   DEET is effective against a variety of invertebrates, including ticks, flies, mosquitos, and some parasitic worms. [3]A 2018 systematic review found no consistent performance difference between DEET and icaridin in field studies and concluded that they are equally preferred mosquito repellents, noting that 50% DEET offers longer protection but is not available in some countries.