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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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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