insect repellent
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Davis urged residents to take steps to reduce their risk such as using DEET-containing insect repellent, eliminating sources of standing water and ensuring windows and doors have tight-fitting screens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“They take it out on a little eye dropper, and they put it all over,” he continued, adding that the team used insect repellent on his face to keep the bees clear from that area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
They had no adult actors on set to learn from, and lots of sunscreen and insect repellent was required.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
And in case the bugs start biting, the Necker Island team notes that insect repellent is included.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
Despite wearing head nets and using the newly invented “fly dope,” now known as insect repellent, there was no way to truly get rid of the bugs.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
