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insect repellent

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meanings of insectand repellent


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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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Examples of insect repellent


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Insectrepellent products 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 an insectrepellent at lower concentrations.
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It has the unusual property of, under certain circumstances, producing near-pure naphthalene, an insectrepellent.
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For medicinal purposes they are used as stimulants, stomachic, for headaches, sores and also as insectrepellent.
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This applied to both insectrepellent for humans and animals.
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Canadian regulatory concerns with citronella as an insectrepellent are 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 effective insectrepellent.
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Further, pesticides and insecticides are used for catching fish or as insectrepellent.
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Insectrepellent may prevent visits by insects whilst allowing access by birds and mammals.
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Cedar oil is used as an insectrepellent, 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 as insectrepellent on the feet of horses, cattle and camels.
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The leaves are used as an insectrepellent.
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Beside fogging there are some other insectrepellent for indoors and outdoors.
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The plant is thought to have insectrepellent properties.
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He was repeatedly sprayed down with insectrepellent, which had no apparent deterrent effect on the midges.
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It can also be used as a natural insectrepellent or pesticide when mixed with water.
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Commonly, pinonwood is burned for its aromatic scent and its insectrepellent qualities.
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Apparently, a contributing factor was that many of the affected soldiers did not use the officially provided insectrepellent, because of its allegedly disturbing odor.
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Cinnamon has been proposed for use as an insectrepellent, although it remains untested.
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In horticultural farming it can be used as an insectrepellent, without causing harm to the pest or plant.
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