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questing blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis)

questing blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis)

A new study finds three compounds derived from flowers show significant tick-repellent properties in field trials. While further evaluation for safety and effectiveness remains, the compounds could provide viable new options for products to prevent bites from ticks such as the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), shown here. (Photo by allysonv on iNaturalist, CC BY-NC 4.0)

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