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Can anyone tell me what can i put on my skin so bedbugs won't bite me?
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There is not a : pesticide or substance that can be applied to skin to prevent bed bugs from biting. However, bed leg traps and CO2 traps can help to protect you.
Answered 1/5/2019
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