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

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   Using foggers and outdoor insect sprays Minimizing time outside at dusk, which has the most mosquito activity for some species The CDC also recommends using air conditioning when possible.

3. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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   Barbecues are a summer essential, but mosquitoes can turn them into a nightmare.Rather than rush to the store for an antidote, repel insects with DIY citronella candles. The project requires safe ...

4. Pesticide application - Wikipedia

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   A manual backpack-type sprayer Space treatment against mosquitoes using a thermal fogger Grubbs Vocational College students spraying Irish potatoes. Pesticide application is the practical way in which pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or nematode control agents) are delivered to their biological targets (e.g. pest organism, crop or other plant).

5. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

6. 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 ...

7. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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   Add the ingredients into a clean spray bottle and shake well. Spray your boots, clothing and skin with a generous coating before heading outside. Reapply every two to four hours for best results.