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It’s worth confirming the infestation by identifying the insect. A lot of users also noted that an ACV and dish soap trap caught a lot of the flies and helped fight their infestations.

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You should also be using insect repellent containing DEET on your clothes and skin, and wearing light coloured clothing so you can spot a tick easily. Also stick to paths where possible when you ...

Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is the most common active ingredient in high-powered insect repellents and works by forming a vapour barrier on the skin's surface to deter mosquitoes from landing on the skin.

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Then you'll have a better sense of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that can help. You'll also have a better sense of insect bites or stings that require medical care because they may be serious or ...

Don't wear brightly colored clothing. Don't walk outside barefoot. Spray your clothing with insect repellent. Avoid hives and nests. Have the nests removed by professionals. If an insect comes near ...