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DEET Might Be Training Mosquitoes | Science News
Mosquitoes are getting smarter—new research shows DEET might be turning them into curious blood-seekers, not just repellers. Lab tests reveal yellow-fever mosquitoes can learn to associate DEET’s smell with a meal, flipping the script on how we thought this bug spray worked. While DEET remains the gold standard for protection, especially in disease-prone areas, scientists warn its effectiveness fades over time—leaving a faint scent that could lure mosquitoes in if they’ve had a recent blood meal. Don’t ditch your DEET—just use it properly and stay covered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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