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Mosquitoes can learn to be attracted to repellent, study finds

Washington (dpa) – A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology suggests that mosquitoes can actually learn to be attracted to DEET, a common ingredient used…

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Published: June 1, 2026 11:46:03 IST

Washington (dpa) – A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology suggests that mosquitoes can actually learn to be attracted to DEET, a common ingredient used in insect repellents. DEET

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Published by Editorial Webdesk
Published: June 1, 2026 11:46:03 IST

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