insect repellent

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meaningsofinsectandrepellent

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insect
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.sekt/us
/ˈɪn.sekt/
a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very ...
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repellent
noun[C or U]
uk
/rɪˈpel.ənt/us
/rɪˈpel.ənt/
a substance used to ...
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Insectrepellentproducts may sound very desirable, but what will the effect be on the honey bee?
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Although pyrethrin is a potent insecticide, it also is aninsectrepellentat lower concentrations.
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It has the unusual property of, under certain circumstances, producing near-pure naphthalene, aninsectrepellent.
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For medicinal purposes they are used as stimulants, stomachic, for headaches, sores and also asinsectrepellent.
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This applied to bothinsectrepellentfor humans and animals.
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Canadian regulatory concerns with citronella as aninsectrepellentare primarily based on data-gaps in toxicology, not on incidents.
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However, the naturally occurring concentrations of these compounds in the fruit are far too low to make the fruit an effectiveinsectrepellent.
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Further, pesticides and insecticides are used for catching fish or asinsectrepellent.
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Insectrepellentmay prevent visits by insects whilst allowing access by birds and mammals.
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Cedar oil is used as aninsectrepellent, both directly applied to the skin and as an additive to sprays, candles and other products.
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As insects avoid this tree, the essential oil is used asinsectrepellenton the feet of horses, cattle and camels.
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The leaves are used as aninsectrepellent.
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Beside fogging there are some otherinsectrepellentfor indoors and outdoors.
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The plant is thought to haveinsectrepellentproperties.
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He was repeatedly sprayed down withinsectrepellent, which had no apparent deterrent effect on the midges.
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It can also be used as a naturalinsectrepellentor pesticide when mixed with water.
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Commonly, pinonwood is burned for its aromatic scent and itsinsectrepellentqualities.
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Apparently, a contributing factor was that many of the affected soldiers did not use the officially providedinsectrepellent, because of its allegedly disturbing odor.
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Cinnamon has been proposed for use as aninsectrepellent, although it remains untested.
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In horticultural farming it can be used as aninsectrepellent, without causing harm to the pest or plant.
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