Soap's Effect on Mosquito Attraction Examined in Study
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A new study has found that female mosquitoes are attracted to certain kinds of soaps commonly used by people while repelled by others, though sometimes in unexpected ways. The study identified potential chemicals in these soaps that seemed to be the most responsible for attracting or repelling the bugs. The findings might eventually help us develop better mosquito repellants.
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