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Where there’s water, there are mosquitoes. Here’s what five Los Angeles residents with experience in the matter recommend to ward them off:
Bob Nemecek, fishing-boat rental agent. “I bought six mosquito fish recently for the fish pond outside my house. They’re supposed to eat mosquito larvae, and they seem to work pretty well.”
Maria Ellingsen, actress. “I’m from Iceland, and I spend time there on something we call Mosquito Lake. I always take large doses of vitamin B. It really helps.”
Dr. Ralph Barr, UCLA entomologist. “The only substance being used successfully to any extent as mosquito repellent is diethyl toluamide, or ‘deet’ for short. It’s in most of the standard repellents on the market.”
Stephen J. Friedman, dermatologist. “I recommend repellents with deet. And close the screen doors at home.”
David Katz, doctor of Oriental medicine. “There are some effective homeopathic repellents. Some are used topically--an herb called ching wan hung and an ointment made of calendula. You can also dissolve Caladium seguinum pills under your tongue.”
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