A mosquito in a bubble.
A mosquito in a bubble.

Bug Repellents That Work

Mosquito and tick bites aren’t just annoying–they spread dangerous diseases. In this episode, senior staff writer Doug Mahoney shares proven prevention tips and breaks down the differences between various effective repellents.

He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment.

Click to watch the video from the New York Times Podcasts.

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더그 마호니는 와이어커터에서 주택 개조를 다루는 선임 직원 작가입니다. 그는 목수, 감독자, 감독관으로 10년 동안 고급 건축 분야에서 일했습니다. 그는 250년 된 매우 까다로운 농가에 살고 있으며, 이전 집을 철거하고 재건하는 데 4년을 보냈습니다. 또한 양을 키우며 매일 아침 우유를 짜는 젖소를 키우고 있습니다.

미디어 언급

Cnoc’s ThruBottle also features a 28mm thread, allowing you to use it with filters such as the Sawyer Squeeze.

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미디어 언급

Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L 28mm is widely considered to be the most reliable filter-bladder combo in existence, and we agree 100% with that sentiment.

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Owner & Managing Editor

미디어 언급

I carry the Sawyer Squeeze in my day pack in case of emergencies and as a backup to my larger water filter on backpacking trips where I know I’ll be relying on streams.

Mikaela Ruland
Editor in Chief