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IR3535: a gentle, effective repellent
IR3535 is an EPA-registered mosquito repellent with a gentle, well-studied safety profile. Learn how it works, how long it protects, and how…
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How to apply mosquito repellent correctly
Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin and clothing, use enough for an even coat, follow the label, and reapply as directed. A…
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DEET: how it works, safety, and concentrations
DEET is the most studied, most effective mosquito repellent. Learn how it works, safe concentrations, use on kids and in pregnancy, and…
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Choosing and using an insect repellent
Pick any EPA-registered repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, then match the concentration to how long you will…
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Which mosquitoes actually spread disease
Of roughly 200 US mosquito species, only about a dozen spread disease to people. See the main vector species, what they carry,…
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Asian tiger mosquito vs house mosquito
Asian tiger mosquito vs house mosquito: tell the black-and-white day biter from the drab brown night biter, what each spreads, and how…
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Mosquito species: identify what is biting you
Over 200 mosquito species live here, but only a few dozen commonly bite people or spread disease. A calm, sourced guide to…
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Psorophora ciliata (gallinipper)
Psorophora ciliata, the gallinipper, is a very large floodwater mosquito with a painful bite. Learn to identify it, where it lives, and…
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Mosquito look-alikes
Crane flies, midges, no-see-ums, and fungus gnats get mistaken for mosquitoes. Learn which ones bite, which are harmless, and how to tell…
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Mosquito larvae identification
Identify mosquito larvae (wrigglers) in standing water and tell Anopheles from Culex and Aedes by how they hang at the surface. A…