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Some herbs that produce volatile essential oils are often used as ingredients in natural insect repellents. But you can also grow these herbs in your garden to help repel insects.

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Natural repellents less effective in extreme heat Insect repellents function by creating a chemical barrier that discourages mosquitoes from approaching their target. However, the study found that ...