Published 11 hours ago • loading... • Updated 11 hours agoShow Less IconCould Bug Spray Attract Mosquitoes? Lab Insects Learned That the Smell of DEET Would Lead Them to a Tasty Treat Summary by Smithsonian MagResearchers don't know how the findings might overlap with real-world settings. But the findings suggest that we're most vulnerable when our insect repellent is wearing off, meaning we should reapply it regularlyShare menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconSmithsonian MagCenterFactualityOwnershipCould Bug Spray Attract Mosquitoes? Lab Insects Learned That the Smell of DEET Would Lead Them to a Tasty TreatResearchers don't know how the findings might overlap with real-world settings. But the findings suggest that we're most vulnerable when our insect repellent is wearing off, meaning we should reapply it regularly11 hours ago·United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated5 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSmithsonian Mag broke the news in United States 11 hours ago on Monday, June 1, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMosquitoes Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMosquitoes Plus IconShow All