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Could Bug Spray Attract Mosquitoes? Lab Insects Learned That the Smell of DEET Would Lead Them to a Tasty Treat

Summary by Smithsonian Mag
Researchers 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 regularly

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Smithsonian Mag broke the news in United States on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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