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Repellents: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods
About Insect Repellents
What is an insect repellent?
Disease risk from mosquito and tick bites
Ingredients in skin-applied repellents
Regulation of skin-applied repellents
Choosing and Using Repellents
Finding an insect repellent that is right for you
Using insect repellents safely and effectively
Repellency Awareness Graphic
About the repellency awareness graphic
How to apply for repellency awareness graphic
Other Tips to Prevent Bites
Mosquitoes
Ticks
Repellent-treated clothing
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