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Whats the difference between a repellent and an inhibitor?

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Whats the difference between a repellent and an inhibitor?

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A repellent smells bad to a mosquito, so they avoid it. DEET and Citronella are repellents Unfortunately, you have to cover all of your exposed skin with a repellent for full protection – and reapply the repellent often. Some scientists are have concerns about the effects of DEET on the health of humans and animals, especially small children. An inhibitor is different. It shuts down the mosquito’s sense of smell. A mosquito with a nose-full of Conceal will not go elsewhere to find another victim because it doesn’t know where to go. If they cannot track your scent, they cannot get close enough to see you. If they cannot see you, they cannot bite you.

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