insect repellent

Example Sentences

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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

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

She holds a can of insect repellent in one hand as she covers her nose with the other.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

This includes using insect repellent, getting rid of items that hold standing water around the home — such as flowerpots and bird baths — and using screens on doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

The smell of disinfectant, mingled with that of insect repellent, hung in the air.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers