Repellents in a sentence

The situation is the opposite with regard to repellents (fully methylated MCPs respond best to repellents, while least-methylated MCPs respond worst to repellents).

Delmas said tourism was also partly to blame, saying swimmers smeared with sunblock and mosquito repellents were also affecting the ecosystem.

Experts have pointed to the inefficacy of shop-bought repellents.

Repellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children.

Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this roundup of the best tick repellents, according to experts.

Pharmacists can provide tips on the best insect repellents and strategies to avoid tick bites before your trip.

The essential oils in lavender act as natural repellents for rats and other pests, including mosquitoes, flies, and moths.

Visual repellents like scarecrows or reflective materials can also be effective.

Homemade and commercial repellents can be used.

I thought I had taken all the right steps to protect myself against tick borne diseases; avoided going onto tall grassy areas without gloves, long white pants and white socks, and I sprayed legs — and shoes — and arms with repellents.

Once the scientists successfully genetically engineered the mosquito's they gathered to most common insect repellents and puffed the oder onto their noses.

See the full list of natural and chemical insect repellents considered effective.

The findings could offer a roadmap for a new generation of attractants that lure adult specimens into traps for population control, as well as advanced repellents that make people invisible to mosquitoes — though that could be some way away.

We've tried to use some repellents whenever watching TV to keep the mosquitoes away but not all times.

EPA-registered repellents are safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Although the broad category of takeover defenses (more commonly known as "shark repellents") includes the traditional shareholder rights plan poison pill.

By repeatedly evaluating their course, and adjusting if they are moving in the wrong direction, bacteria can direct their motion to find favorable locations with high concentrations of attractants (usually food) and avoid repellents (usually poisons).

Chemical defense may serve purposes other than just protection from vertebrates, such as protection from a wide range of microbes, and repellents.

Insect repellents should be applied over top of protective clothing for greater protection.

Through use of their flagella, E. coli are able to move rapidly towards attractants and away from repellents.