Are mosquitoes learning to be attracted to your bug spray?

Mosquitoes are capable of learning to associate the scent of DEET with a food source, potentially making the repellent less effective over time. That's according to a new study from Virginia Tech.

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Mosquitoes may be learning to associate DEET with food
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