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While an urban legend claims that spraying Listerine mouthwash can repel or kill mosquitoes, laboratory tests have shown this is false. The primary active ingredient in Listerine, eucalyptol, is only present at a concentration of 0.92%, much lower than the 40-75% concentration found in effective mosquito repellents. Additionally, Listerine is mostly water and alcohol so it evaporates quickly when sprayed, limiting any potential repellent effects. Standard chemical repellents have been shown to be generally

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