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  2. Hate mosquitoes? Coconut scents could help keep them away ...

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    It’s still unclear whether the coconut scent itself repels mosquitoes or whether it enhances one of the naturally occurring chemicals on human skin that is a repellent.

  3. These Plants and Herbs Will Actually Repel Mosquitoes - AOL

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    Lavender. While many of us love the smooth and clean scent of lavender, mosquitoes just don't feel the same. Actually, the linalool odor is detestable to mosquitos, moths, flies, fleas, and other ...

  4. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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    Mosquitoes are attracted to the lactic acid in human sweat. Eating foods containing large amounts of salt and potassium produces more lactic acid and a scent that attracts insects. Staying away ...

  5. Attractive toxic sugar baits - Wikipedia

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    By mimicking the scent of sugar-providing plants that are naturally attractive to mosquitoes, it is possible to attract the mosquitoes to insecticide-laden traps. The traps can be set next to areas with significant mosquito populations (e.g., reservoirs, roadside drainage ponds and culverts). [ 1 ]

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

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

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    These all-natural, plant-based, non-toxic, DEET-free essential oils patchers are the perfect added layer of protection to keep mosquitos away without having to apply anything directly to your skin ...