The Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work, According To The Pros

We may be cooling down from the year's first heat wave, but we're in the thick of mosquito season, and with new West Nile virus cases being confirmed every few hours, we're all asking the same question: How can we keep mosquitos at bay?

We spoke to several exterminators and pest control experts who recommend a number of solutions — treating your yard, wearing repellents, eliminating standing water — but they all shared one common suggestion when it comes to wearable repellents: You need products that have DEET.

Continue reading to learn more about the best mosquito repellents, written by Kate Ellsworth.

AOL: The Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work, According To The Pros

The Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work, According To The Pros

We may be cooling down from the year's first heat wave, but we're in the thick of mosquito season, and with new West Nile virus cases being confirmed every few hours, we're all asking the same question: How can we keep mosquitos at bay?

We spoke to several exterminators and pest control experts who recommend a number of solutions — treating your yard, wearing repellents, eliminating standing water — but they all shared one common suggestion when it comes to wearable repellents: You need products that have DEET.

Continue reading to learn more about the best mosquito repellents, written by Kate Ellsworth.

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Kate Ellsworth
Kate Tully Ellsworth has been writing writing about how to shop for the best products for more than a decade.
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AOL: The Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work, According To The Pros

The Best Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work, According To The Pros

We may be cooling down from the year's first heat wave, but we're in the thick of mosquito season, and with new West Nile virus cases being confirmed every few hours, we're all asking the same question: How can we keep mosquitos at bay?

We spoke to several exterminators and pest control experts who recommend a number of solutions — treating your yard, wearing repellents, eliminating standing water — but they all shared one common suggestion when it comes to wearable repellents: You need products that have DEET.

Continue reading to learn more about the best mosquito repellents, written by Kate Ellsworth.

Foto thumbnail Blog Otè
Commerce Editor
Kate Ellsworth
Kate Tully Ellsworth has been writing writing about how to shop for the best products for more than a decade.
Medya Mansyone
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