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Beatriz Nava

With training in professional copy editing, Beatriz Nava is an editor at Biology Insights who covers low-toxicity pest management. She previously worked on the copy desk for a trade magazine publisher, preparing technical articles for print.

Can I Use Citronella Candles Indoors?
Are Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Harmful to Humans?
Does Bug Spray Stop Ticks? What Actually Works
What Bites Through Clothes? Insects and How to Stop Them
Is Skunk Smell Harmful to Humans?
Mosquito Bites Through Clothes: How to Protect Yourself
How to Use Lemon as a Mosquito Repellent
What Is the Best Tick Repellent for Humans?
How to Prevent Mosquito Bites While Sleeping
How to Prevent Bug Bites: What Works and What Doesn’t
Is There a Tick Repellent for Humans?
Does Poison Ivy Stay on Clothes?
How to Use Snake Repellent Effectively
Does Permethrin Kill Ants? Effectiveness and Safety
How to Get Rid of No-See-Um Bites and Stop the Itch
How to Repel Wasps Naturally and Safely
What Is the Best Insect Killer for Your Home?
How to Get Rid of Pecker Gnats and Their Bites
Do Mothballs Keep Ants Away? The Risks and Facts
Does Gasoline Kill Ants? The Dangers and Legal Risks
Does Salt Kill Leeches? And Should You Use It?
Where to Buy Borax for Ants and How to Use It
What Kind of Soap Actually Keeps Mosquitoes Away?
Does Lye Keep Snakes Away? The Dangers Explained
What Can You Burn in a Fire Pit to Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Where to Buy Snake Repellent and What Actually Works
What Can I Put on My Skin to Keep Fleas Off of Me?
Can a Fan Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Is Skin So Soft Good for Mosquitoes?
What Do Mosquitoes Dislike? Proven Repellents and Strategies