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Could bug spray attract mosquitoes? Lab insects learned that the smell of DEET would lead them to a tasty treat
Summer is almost here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means a seasonal menace is on the horizon: mosquitoes. They aren’t ...
DEET has long been a go-to for combating mosquitoes, but new research suggests its effects on these biting pests isn't as ...
It is a spray used worldwide to protect humans from mosquito bites, but now research suggests Deet can become attractive to the insects if they associate it with feeding. Deet – which has the chemical ...
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