Bug Repellent
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4 Natural Insect Repellents — And How to Avoid Mosquitoes in the First Place
Beat bugs before they bite by employing multiple lines of defense. Although the EPA and CDC recommend DEET repellents, other active ingredients get their thumbs up too. These alternatives — and a few quick tricks — will help keep mosquitoes at bay. From Good Housekeepin
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Victoria's Secret Bombshell Perfume Also Doubles as Bug Repellent
A new study published in the Journal of Insect Science demonstrates that Victoria’s Secret Bombshell perfume is almost as good as DEET, without the known toxins. In a statement, researcher Stacy Rodriguez said, “There was some previous literature that said fruity, floral scents attracted mosquitoes, and to not wear those. It was interesting to see that the mosquitoes weren’t actually attracted to the person that was wearing the Victoria’s Secret perfume — they were repelled by it.” They studie
