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- noun Plural form of
repellent .
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Examples
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If simple mechanical action does not work, then you'll have to consider "soft" controls such as repellents, soaps and oils that have little or no impact on the environment and beneficial insects when only applied to the pest insect.
The Seattle Times 2010
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A: The solution I hear most often involves putting mothballs or other types of chemical repellents in a shallow bucket or pan under the car's engine while parked.
Me & My Car 2012
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NN Diethyl-Touluamide, commonly referred to as DEET, is an ingredient in most popular insect repellents.
Insect Repellents 2010
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Poisonings from insect repellents are more likely to happen as a result of incorrect use than by accident.
Insect Repellents 2010
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Keep in mind camo guns are dipped and some solvents and insect repellents will take that finish off.
would it be worth the extra money and get a shotgun that is camo or would a black one be fine? 2010
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The CDC suggests such repellents as DEET and Picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus as a natural alternative.
Mosquitoes swarm from breeding grounds left by Hurricane Irene 2011
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The CDC suggests such repellents as DEET and Picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus as a natural alternative.
Mosquitoes swarm from breeding grounds left by Hurricane Irene 2011
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I use Thermacell insect repellents all the time – I take them into the turkey woods in spring, bowhunting in the fall, trout fishing, camping, you name it.
Gear Review: Thermacell Outdoor Insect-Repelling Lantern JayCassell 2009
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The CDC suggests such repellents as DEET and Picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus as a natural alternative.
Mosquitoes swarm from breeding grounds left by Hurricane Irene 2011
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Keep in mind camo guns are dipped and some solvents and insect repellents will take that finish off.
would it be worth the extra money and get a shotgun that is camo or would a black one be fine? 2010
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