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insect repellent

NOUN
bug spray
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And in case the bugs start biting, the Necker Island team notes that insect repellent is included.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

Sharleen Wray said her family do not leave their home in Ballykelly without spraying themselves with insect repellent.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025

Experts point out that prevention is key when visiting rural areas in affected regions, which includes keeping any open wounds clean and covered, and using an insect repellent.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025

“While the widespread transmission of dengue remains low, we do urge residents ... to take simple steps to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. These include using insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites,” L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024

The lieutenant hadn’t even mentioned them, but we had been given a supply of insect repellent.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers


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