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Ben's Bug Spray

@BensBugSpray

Ben's - a trusted insect repellent that offers protection from ticks and insects that may carry West Nile Virus, malaria, lyme and other infectious diseases.

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Joined February 2010
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Scientists are learning new tools to help make people "disappear" from mosquitoes. #DontGetBitten #GetBens sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discove...

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Do bugs love you? One bug magnet shares his story in the latest #Insectlopedia post. insectlopedia.com/bugs-love-…
This summer, take a lesson from zebras and pull out your striped outfits. The black and white stripes may trick biting flies' vision, making it difficult for them to land, as explained in this article from The New York Times. fal.cn/iwDq
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Scientists Camouflaged Horses to Find Out (Published 2019)

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Scientists Camouflaged Horses to Find Out (Published 2019)

If you spend time around horses or flies, you might want to invest in some zebra print.

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For many places, tick season starts now! Here's what you need to know about ticks as spring finally makes its appearance. consumerreports.org/insect-r…
When Does Tick Season Start? via @ConsumerReports

When Does Tick Season Start? via @ConsumerReports

Tick season starts now. Consumer Reports has the tips you need to stay safe from these disease-carrying pests.

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This bug-ridden city isn't where you might expect. rd.com/home/most-mosquito-in…
The only vaccine against #DengueFever is under investigation in the Philippines. fal.cn/rloW

Asia Minute: Dengue Vaccine Sparks Controversy in the Philippines

It’s been a little more than two years since Hawai‘i Island was hit with an outbreak of dengue fever. While local cases involving the virus have been…

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This ant can snap its jaws 5,000 times faster than you can blink your eyes! nytimes.com/2018/12/13/scien…
This Dracula Ant’s Jaws Could Make It the Fastest Animal on Earth (Published 2018)

This Dracula Ant’s Jaws Could Make It the Fastest Animal on Earth (Published 2018)

You could call it an ant speed record.

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A Lyme disease vaccine may be around the corner, but that doesn't mean you can stop worrying about ticks. #Insectlopedia #WednesdayWisdom fal.cn/rhfA
The Asian longhorned tick is spreading in the United States - here's what they know so far. fal.cn/rBCC
Happy Thanksgiving! What are you #thankful for this year? youtube.com/watch?v=4_gTyUiI…
Tender is Thankful

Tender is Thankful

Leading up to Thanksgiving 2018, we asked our employees what they w...

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Did you know you can visit our National Parks for free on November 11? Grab your family and friends and spend the day outdoors enjoying the beauty of our nation! fal.cn/Sfab
Can bugs learn that flying towards the light isn't always in their best interest? nytimes.com/2018/09/07/scien…
Flying Toward the Light (Published 2018)

Flying Toward the Light (Published 2018)

Several theories examine why night airborne insects are drawn to artificial lights, even if it spells doom for them.

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From killer bees to bot flies, you'll want to keep your distance with these #SpookyBugs. insectlopedia.com/spooky-bug…
Halloween's coming up fast! In honor of this fear-and-fun holiday, here are some scary-looking bugs to get you in the mood. #SpookyBugs insectlopedia.com/spooky-bug…
The Mason-Dixon Experiment making sure they stay tick and chigger free all fall with Ben's Clothing & Gear. #DontGetBitten #GetBens business.facebook.com/bensre…
Don't let these oversized mosquitoes give you an oversized bite! #DontGetBitten #GetBens wnct.com/news/north-carolina…
Florence floods breed large, aggressive mosquitoes

Florence floods breed large, aggressive mosquitoes

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – A North Carolina city dealing with fallout from Hurricane Florence has been swarmed by aggressive mosquitoes nearly three times larger than regular mosquitoes.

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Fall is officially here! Unfortunately though, the cooler weather doesn't always stop the ticks. After Bite's #Insectlopedia gives some great tips on checking your child (or yourself!) for ticks. insectlopedia.com/tick-check…
Chigger, mosquitoes, ticks... there's a lot of bugs in the South. The Mason-Dixon Experiment shared with us why they choose Ben's to stay bite free when the bugs are at their worst. #DontGetBitten #GetBens insectlopedia.com/southern-b…
Forgetting to apply bug spray can result in some itchy or painful bites - but knowing what bug caused these bites is more complicated than you'd think, according to this #Insectlopedia post. Just another reason not to forget your Ben's!... insectlopedia.com/what-bug-b…
The Ben's 30 Wipes are perfect for applying to squirming 2 year olds! #DontGetBitten #GetBens business.facebook.com/bensre…
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