Natural, Alternative Insect Repellent As Effective As DEET, Study Shows

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Natural, Alternative Insect Repellent As Effective As DEET, Study Shows
February 09, 2009 04:46PM

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 9, 2009) — Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree (Humiria balsamifera) of South America, has been found to effectively deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks, both of which are known spreaders of diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090205154033.htm

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Re: Natural, Alternative Insect Repellent As Effective As DEET, Study Shows
February 09, 2009 04:59PM

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070510002708.htm

I don't know about you, but if I worked for the ARS I would really ask
them to change the name or never go by the acronym.

I've worked for some ARSes though.