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Category: Insect repellents

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Decoding Citrepel 75: What is citrepel 75?

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Used for over 20 years in China before US EPA registration in 2000, Citrepel 75 is an advanced, natural insect repellent. What is citrepel 75? It is a highly refined plant-based ingredient used in sprays, lotions, and creams to effectively deter a wide range of biting insects.

Does Baby Vicks Keep Mosquitoes Away? A Pharmacological Review

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While some anecdotal evidence suggests that the adult version of Vicks VapoRub can repel mosquitoes, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not endorse it as an effective insect repellent. This is especially important when considering the non-medicated baby formula, which lacks the key active ingredients and raises the critical question: does baby Vicks keep mosquitoes away?