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Could Bug Spray Attract Mosquitoes? Lab Insects Learned That the Smell of DEET Would Lead Them to a Tasty Treat
Researchers don't know how the findings might overlap with real-world settings. But the findings suggest that we're most vulnerable when our insect repellent is wearing off, meaning we should reapply it regularly
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