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    insect repellent

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    An insect repellent is a substance applied to skin‚ clothing‚ or other surfaces which discourages insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. There are also insect repellent products available based on sound production‚ particularly ultrasound (inaudibly high frequency sounds). These electronic devices have been shown to have no effect as a mosquito repellent by studies done by the EPA and many universities.[1] Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak

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    Cebu City National Science High School Salvador St.‚ Labangon Cebu City Effectiveness of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon marginatus) as an ingredient of a insect repellent fabric conditioner In partial fulfillment of the course Integrative Biology Submitted by: Homecillo‚ Danielle S. Calumpang‚ Claire R. Pleños‚ Claire Y. Submitted to: Mrs. Alita Labiaga Abstract Insect repellents are essentially needed these days. The frequent occurrences of floods nowadays lead to the increasing cases of Dengue

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    Bugs Are Insects

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    Review: Informational Book Review Bugs Are Insects- written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Steve Jenkins‚ published 2001. This is an informational book‚ which is intended for children between the ages 3 to 6yrs old. The book‚ Bugs Are Insects‚ talks about insects that are found in our everyday environment. In addition‚ the book briefly explains the basic characteristics of the insects. Before reading this book I would ask them: Name several insects that you are familiar with? Is the picture

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    Repellant 101

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    and yolk with the food. Citral‚ is an essential oil which is also found in lemon peels is the one responsible for its delightful aroma and taste. Citronella oil which produce menthols has many uses‚ this includes: making perfume‚ cosmetics‚ and as insect repellents. Its obstruction characteristics are also used in preparations for dog and cat control. Source:

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    Insect Repellent

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    INTRODUCTION A. Rationale The researchers chose this issue because of the increasing incidents of dengue fever cases in the region & in the country. They believe that this study will greatly contribute to the prevention of insect bites especially in younger children. The researchers are aiming that it will help minimize the cases of dengue which is considered as a year round disease & is fatal. Health care in the Philippines has been a dilemma of many Filipinos especially those families

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    SERVICE VEHICLE AGREEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between: VIBAL PUBLISHING HOUSE‚ INC.‚ a corporation organized and existing under Philippines laws with principal office at 1253 G. Araneta Ave. cor. Ma. Clara St.‚ Brgy. Sto. Domingo Quezon City duly represented in this act by its Administrative Officer‚ Ms. Arne Queenie E. Madrilejos hereinafter called the FIRST PARTY;

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    Hum Of Insects

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    Hum of Insects – Robert Lynd As the hum of insects and noises of birds are associated with nature and seasons‚ so are they connected to our life‚ right from our childhood. When we grow up‚ these sounds occasionally pull us back to our childhood. In a way‚ our happiness‚ other than that achieved from people‚ has its origin in the nature‚ in spring and summer‚ in the hum and noises of insects and birds. The author begins with insects like bees‚ wasps and mosquitoes and analyse their behavior Insects

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    Insect Essay

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    should eat insects if it helps save the Earth. Discuss Insect farming has been a popular alternative for the conventional animal farming for the people who live in developing countries get just enough food to survive. In this essay‚ I will discuss about the topic we should eat insect. Some people merely recognize the hideous appearance of insects that is main reason to not be able to eat them. Another reason is some experts warn that eating insects could be dangerous. Some insects carry diseases

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    Insects as food

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    THE USE OF INSECTS AS A FOODSOURCE. IS IT THE DREAM OF IDEALISTS OR THE WAY OF THE FUTURE? 12/5/2013 THE USE OF INSECTS AS A FOOD SOURCE It is a fact that over seventy percent of the words populous derive some level of protein and nutrients from insect-based food sources. In this country‚ it is looked at as uncouth or taboos to even consider such an act as consuming

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    Organization (WHO) to completely turn down the virus once it starts infecting a patient; therefore prevention had been the point of action of the community in the past decades. They used natural ways of prevention like restraining themselves from keeping piled water within their area and artificial ways like using insect repellants or mosquito killers.                 Another problem came into existence; the deprived people who lacked information on how to naturally prevent mosquitoes and lived in insanitary

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