Spray-on mosquito repellents are more effective than other devices
Bracelets and citronella candles don’t help
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TESTING OPTIONS Bug sprays with DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus (left) deter mosquitoes better than repellent bracelets (middle) or citronella candles (right), a new study suggests.
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