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Mosquito Myths: Soapy Water Traps and Other Folk Remedies Don’t Work

Dish soap traps, garlic, vitamin B-1, bananas, fabric softener sheets, Vicks, vanilla—none are backed by research. Entomologists call them charming but useless. Real attractants: dark clothing, pregnancy, skin temperature over 90°F. Wear light, loose clothing and stay cool.

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