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  2. Off! (brand) - Wikipedia

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    OFF! Unscented insect repellent. Off! (stylized as OFF!) is an insect repellent brand from 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.

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

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    OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent. OFF! is one of the most popular brands on the market, and for good reason. With 25% DEET, it's safe enough to use on children while still remaining a powerful bug ...

  4. Best insect repellents of 2024 - AOL

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    The results: the most effective repellents against mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30 percent deet as their active ingredient. At the top of CR’s ratings, Ben's Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes ...

  5. The Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky Bugs Away - AOL

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    Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion. This lotion wards off mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 12 hours with 34.34% DEET, the most common insect repellent ingredient.

  6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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    Effectiveness. Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents.. 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 ...

  7. DEET - Wikipedia

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    Infobox references. N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET ( / diːt /, from DET, the initials of di- + ethyl + toluamide), [1] [2] is the oldest, most effective and most common active ingredient in commercial insect repellents. It is a slightly yellow oil intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing and provides ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Electronic pest control - Wikipedia

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    Electronic pest control. Electronic pest control is the name given to any of several types of electrically powered devices designed to repel or eliminate pests, usually rodents or insects. Since these devices are not regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act in the United States, the EPA does not require the same ...

  10. Shoo Those Flies With These Bug-Busting Insect Repellents - AOL

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    Repel mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and more with these sprays and salves.

  11. RID (insect repellent) - Wikipedia

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    RID insect repellents are used to repel insects which may carry a number of diseases, including Ross River virus, dengue fever, West Nile virus, malaria, yellow fever, Japanese B encephalitis, filariasis, Lyme disease, leishmaniasis, typhus fever, plague, and Eastern equine encephalitis.