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

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   3. ORTHO HOME DEFENSE BACKYARD MOSQUITO KILLER FOGGER. Best for grassy areas. Pros: Easy to use, works on shrubs, bushes and grassy areas Cons: Not pet-friendly Get rid of pesky mosquitoes but ...

3. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito control manages the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria and the Zika virus . Mosquito-control operations are targeted to ...

4. Pyrethrin - Wikipedia

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   Pyrethrin. The pyrethrins are a class of organic compounds normally derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium that have potent insecticidal activity by targeting the nervous systems of insects. Pyrethrin naturally occurs in chrysanthemum flowers and is often considered an organic insecticide when it is not combined with piperonyl butoxide or ...

5. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Insect repellent. A mosquito coil. An insect repellent (also commonly called " bug spray ") is a substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod ...

6. Pest control - Wikipedia

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   Pest control is the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest; such as any animal, plant or fungus that impacts adversely on human activities or environment. [1] The human response depends on the importance of the damage done and will range from tolerance, through deterrence and management, to attempts to completely eradicate the ...

7. Bed bug control techniques - Wikipedia

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   Steam treatment can effectively kill all stages of bed bugs. To be effective, steam treatment must reach 150–170 degrees Fahrenheit (65 - 75 °C) for a sustained period. Unfortunately, bed bugs hide in a diversity of places, making steam treatment very tedious, labour-intensive and time consuming.