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2. 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 mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (para-menthane-diol or PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient provide longer ...

3. Anthranilate-based insect repellents - Wikipedia

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   Anthranilate-based insect repellents include methyl anthranilate, N, N -dimethylanthranilic acid (DMA), ethyl anthranilate (EA), and butyl anthranilate (BA). Chemically, they are esters of anthranilic acid. While the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some of these compounds for use as food additives, [citation needed ...

4. The Best Bug Sprays and Insect Repellents, According to ... - AOL

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   With the use of Picaridin, this repellent is safe to use on the whole fam. The bug spray is often found on "Best of" lists just like this one for its reputation of being a tough spray without DEET ...

5. DEET - Wikipedia

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   N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET (/ diːt /, from DET, the initials of di- + ethyl + toluamide), [1][2] is the oldest, one of the most effective and most common active ingredient in commercial insect repellents.

6. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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   Quick Overview. 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 ...

7. Benzyl benzoate - Wikipedia

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   Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. [1] As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. [2] For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. [3] It is applied to the skin as a lotion. [2] Typically two to three applications are needed. [2]