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2. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? Here's What You ...

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   Sadly, not exactly. “Currently, the scientific community doesn’t recognize any plants that effectively repel mosquitoes,” says entomologist Elmer Gray, with the University of Georgia. “The ...

3. Best best mosquito repellents and bug sprays for summer ... - AOL

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   Sawyer Products Picaridin Insect Repellent, 2-Pack. This nongreasy repellent staves off mosquitos for up to 14 hours and ticks, chiggers, flies and fleas for up to eight hours. You can use it on ...

4. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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   BuzzPatch Mosquito Patch Stickers for Kids. Deet-free repellent for kids. $15 at Amazon. Murphy's Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Insect Repellent Spray. All-natural essential oil-based spray. $20 ...

5. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Mosquitoes are generally considered annoying and some species transmit diseases, thus leading to a variety of human efforts to eradicate or reduce their presence. 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 ...

6. Agastache cana - Wikipedia

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   A. cana is known for being a natural mosquito repellent, but this property has not been scientifically verified. Gardeners and herbalists speculate that its highly scented oils may work as repellant in the same way as citronella-geranium. To be effective, this oil would need to be rubbed on surfaces such as skin and clothing.

7. 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 ...