Reuters: DEET works by masking body odor from bugs

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DEET works by masking body odor from bugs
      

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The bug repellent DEET works by making mosquitoes and their brethren unable to smell the sweet aroma of human sweat that alerts them that a meal of blood is nearby, scientists said on Thursday.
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