For Daily Use Health & Medicine

Spray-on mosquito repellents are more effective than other devices

Bracelets and citronella candles don’t help

bug spray, repellent bracelet and a citronella candle

TESTING OPTIONS  Bug sprays with DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus (left) deter mosquitoes better than repellent bracelets (middle) or citronella candles (right), a new study suggests.

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By Elizabeth Eaton

- More than 2 years ago

Mosquitoes are more than an itchy nuisance.