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Study finds DEET may actually attract mosquitoes as it fades, but researchers say keep using it
A new Virginia Tech study suggests a popular bug spray ingredient may actually attract mosquitoes instead of repelling them but researchers say you should not stop using it.RELATED STORY | Entomologist 'Dr. Buggs' on why eradicating mosquitoes might not be a bad thingThe research shows mosquitoes c
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