Mosquito repellent effectiveness: A placebo controlled trial comparing 95% DEET, Avon Skin So Soft, and a "special mixture" containing eucalyptus oil

British Columbia Medical Journal

Volumn 48, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 226-231

  Beever, Richard J ^a  

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EID: 33745669716     PISSN: 00070556     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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