Insect Repellents
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Insect repellent in pregnancy - gurgle
gurgle.com — “If you are travelling abroad, read gurgle's feature on the use of insect repellent in pregnancy.” View full resource at gurgle.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 10:51 pm By:
Insect repellent in pregnancy: If you are travelling abroad, read gurgle's feature on the use of insect repellent ... http://bit.ly/daxeQm
Study on current insect repellants confirms need for better insect repellants
news-medical.net — “Fire up the citronella-scented tiki torches, and slather on the DEET: Everybody knows these simple precautions repel insects, notably mosquitoes, whose bites not only itch and irritate, but also transmit diseases such as West Nile virus, malaria and dengue. Now, Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered what it is in the bugs' molecular makeup that enables citronellal (the aromatic liquid used in lotions, sprays and candles) and DEET, to deter insects from landing and feeding on you. A better und” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 11:19 am By:
West Nile Virus: Study on current insect repellants confirms need for better insect repellants: Fire up the citron... http://bit.ly/9HX3nz
Natural Insect Repellent Recipe - How to Make Natural Insect Repellent
chemistry.about.com — “You can make natural insect repellent yourself. The insect repellent is safe and effective, plus it costs much less to make it than to buy it.” View full resource at chemistry.about.com
Most Recently Shared on August 25, 2011 at 6:25 am By:
@jennymccarthy make your own with natural ingredients and essential oils, great stuff http://ow.ly/6cgd7
Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids?
kidshealth.org — “Find out what the experts have to say.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids? http://ow.ly/eF7m
Popular Insect Repellent Deet Is Neurotoxic
feeds.sciencedaily.com — “The active ingredient in many insect repellents, deet, has been found to be toxic to the central nervous system. Researchers say that more investigations are urgently needed to confirm or dismiss any potential neurotoxicity to humans, especially when deet-based repellents are used in combination with other neurotoxic insecticides.” View full resource at feeds.sciencedaily.com
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Popular Insect Repellent Deet Is Neurotoxic: The active ingredient in many insect repellents, deet, has been fou.. http://bit.ly/JZuXD
Insect Repellent linked to Penis Defects
feeds.digg.com — “Researchers have found an association between mums who used insect repellent in the earliest phase of pregnancy and an increased rate of "hypospadias'' in the penises of their male children - this is where the opening of the penis is in the wrong place” View full resource at feeds.digg.com
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Insect Repellent linked to Penis Defects: Researchers have found an association between mums who used insect repell... http://bit.ly/7dYJhq
Popular Insect Repellent Deet Is Neurotoxic
sciencedaily.com — “The active ingredient in many insect repellents, deet, has been found to be toxic to the central nervous system. Researchers say that more investigations are urgently needed to confirm or dismiss any potential neurotoxicity to humans, especially when deet-based repellents are used in combination with other neurotoxic insecticides.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Scientists Identify Nature's Insect Repellents
newswise.com — “Two compounds emitted by mosquito predators that make the mosquitoes less inclined to lay eggs in pools of water may provide new environmentally friendly tactics for repelling and controlling disease-carrying insects.” View full resource at newswise.com
Most Recently Shared on July 16, 2010 at 3:23 pm By:
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Scientists Identify Nature's Insect Repellents: Two compounds emitted by mosquito predators that make the mosquito... http://bit.ly/dvqLll
Scientists identify nature's insect repellents
labspaces.net — “In the battle between insect predators and their prey, chemical signals called kairomones serve as an early-warning system. Pervasively emitted by the predators, the compounds are detected by their prey, and can even trigger adaptations, such a change in body size or armor, that help protect the prey.” View full resource at labspaces.net
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Scientists identify nature's insect repellents - http://is.gd/duIBD
Best Insect Repellents - Plugged In Parents
pluggedinparents.com — “Provides up-to-date info on pediatric health, safety and nutrition along with movie reviews, recipes, tech-savvy tips, and a parent's only forum. Everything you need to be a Plugged In Parent!” View full resource at pluggedinparents.com
Most Recently Shared on July 17, 2009 at 10:20 pm By:
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What are the best insect repellents for kids? http://ow.ly/hrjA
Best Insect Repellents - Plugged In Parents
pluggedinparents.com — “Provides up-to-date info on pediatric health, safety and nutrition along with movie reviews, recipes, tech-savvy tips, and a parent's only forum. Everything you need to be a Plugged In Parent!” View full resource at pluggedinparents.com
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The best insect repellants: does a dryer sheet do the trick? What about rubbing alcohol or lemon juice? http://ow.ly/duOW
Insect Repellents: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Multiple species of flying and crawling insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, flies, midges, chiggers, and fleas, bite people. Although these insects are mostly a nuisance in North America, worldwide they transmit more than 100 bacterial, protozoan, parasitic, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 11:30 pm By:
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Do mosquitos love you? What attracts insects? What repels them? Learn about insect repellents. http://bit.ly/3gss0r
New Class Of Insect Repellent Discovered By Vanderbilt Biologists
medicalnewstoday.com — “Imagine an insect repellant that not only is thousands of times more effective than DEET - the active ingredient in most commercial mosquito repellants - but also works against all types of insect” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2011 at 10:05 am By:
New Class Of Insect Repellent Discovered By Vanderbilt Biologists http://mnt.to/3VCB #biology
Insect Repellents: Use and Effectiveness | Pesticides | US EPA
cfpub.epa.gov — “Insect Repellents: Use and Effectiveness | Pesticides | US EPA” View full resource at cfpub.epa.gov
Most Recently Shared on May 28, 2010 at 1:14 pm By:
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Need insect repellant but not sure what kind to get? An online tool to help you decide: http://bit.ly/9BCUju @healthfinder #publichealth
The Jury Is In on Insect Repellents! | DrGreene.com
drgreene.com — “The Jury Is In on Insect Repellents! | DrGreene.com” View full resource at drgreene.com
Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2010 at 1:58 am By:
Travel Tip #3 Don't leave home without Mosquito Repellent. The mosquitoes are extra hungry this summer. http://su.pr/1oJOLb
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