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Insect repellent may not always keep mozzies away, study suggests
By Ellen Phiddian

Scientists have found that mosquitoes in the lab can be trained to connect the smell of a widely used repellent with food, but repellents are still the best way to protect yourself.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-05-29/mosquitoes-can-learn-to-be-attracted-to-the-smell-of-repellent/106729278

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Insect repellent may not always keep mozzies away, study suggests

Scientists have found that mosquitoes in the lab can be trained to connect the smell of a widely used repellent with food, but repellents are still the best way to protect yourself.