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Against ticks and mosquitoes that threaten to ruin our lives in spring, there is a plant with proven repellent effects.

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Marigolds are beautiful flowers that not only liven up gardens but also repel nematodes, aphids, and mosquitoes with their signature smell. By planting marigolds around vegetable patches or flower ...

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Big changes are coming to the city of Des Moines' mosquito control program to help address a $17 million deficit in the ...

Mosquito repellents that don't include DEET usually focus on plant-based equivalents, like Citriodiol or Citronella, which can be kinder to the skin and offer a similar method of protection.