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What is this mosquito with white feet?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
November 1, 2015

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures that will answer that question! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Psorophora ferox, (Figure 1) known unofficially as the white-footed woods mosquito (King ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Dangerous, DEET, Entomology, FAQ

What’s the best mosquito repellent to use?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
May 6, 2014

Scientific studies have shown the mosquito-repelling effectiveness of the chemical N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, which is better known by the acronym DEET. Although people have reported good results with other options ranging from cosmetics to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Bug, BugWeek, Dangerous, DEET, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Mosquito, Repellent

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What is this mosquito with white feet?

What’s the best mosquito repellent to use?

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