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   According to the American Mosquito Control Association, DEET (N-Diethyl-3-Methylbenzamide) is the most effective active ingredient in an insect repellent. A 10% DEET-based repellent will typically ...

3. Off! (brand) - Wikipedia

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   Off! (brand) Off! OFF! Unscented insect repellent. Off! (stylized as OFF!) is an insect repellent brand from American corporation S. C. Johnson & Son, produced in Finland. Its active ingredient is DEET ( N, N -diethyl- m -toluamide) or metofluthrin which is the most common ingredient in insect repellants. [1] It was first sold in 1957.

4. Projectile use by non-human organisms - Wikipedia

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   Most projectiles used by terrestrial animals are liquids. Among invertebrates there are a number of examples. Velvet worms can squirt out a slimy adhesive fluid from glands on the sides of their head, and use it to trap their prey. The spitting spiders Scytodes can spit a venomous sticky fluid that traps its victims and also poisons them. [1]

5. Environmental impact of pesticides - Wikipedia

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   The unintended consequences of pesticides is one of the main drivers of the negative impact of modern industrial agriculture on the environment. Pesticides, because they are toxic chemicals meant to kill pest species, can affect non-target species, such as plants, animals and humans. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach ...

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   This highly rated bug trap will eliminate annoying pests and is more than 50% off at Walmart today When the summer months arrive it usually means the outdoors becomes an extension to your indoors.

7. Pesticide toxicity to bees - Wikipedia

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   Acute toxicity of pesticides causes a range of effects on bees, which can include agitation, vomiting, wing paralysis, arching of the abdomen similar to sting reflex, and uncoordinated movement. Acute toxicity may depend on the mode of exposure, for instance, many pesticides cause toxic effects by contact while neonicotinoids are more toxic ...