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Novak 2005 by anhchangcodon88 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the history and efficacy of natural-based and synthetic repellent products. It outlines that early humans used smoke and plant-derived oils to repel insects, with the first written records by Romans. During WWII, the US military developed standardized repellent mixtures to protect troops from disease-carrying insects. DEET, developed in 1954, became the gold standard repellent and is still recommended by public health organizations. The document notes that while some plant oils provi
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