Teach mozzies to link the smell of DEET with food, and they might seek it out. So what does this mean?
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The most effective repellents for warding off mosquitoes this summer contain a substance known as DEET.
Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer.
A medical myth persists that the B vitamin thiamine is a systemic insect repellent that wards off mosquitoes when taken orally. But scientists have disproven this mistaken belief again and again.
There is plenty of misinformation circulating about ticks and the diseases they may carry. Here are four myths debunked, along with tick facts to keep people safe when exploring the outdoors.
Summer is here, and so are the mozzies. So what do you need to consider when you’re picking a mosquito repellent?
Bananas, garlic, vitamin B and beer. There is little scientific evidence backing claims that what we eat and drink changes how likely we are to be bitten by mosquitoes.
Mosquito coils can help beat the bite of mosquitoes are most effective outdoors, and best avoided in closed, indoor settings.
While slipping on a wrist band or sticking on a patch may be an attractive alternative, they’re unlikely to provide any substantial protection from biting mosquitoes.
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Professor of Biology, New Mexico State University
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Associate Professor of Entomology, National Taiwan University
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Joint PhD candidate, Department of Biology, McGill University
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Ph.D. Student in Biology, New Mexico State University
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Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Swinburne University of Technology
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Mosquito Control Laboratory, QIMR Berghofer