Describing something that repels or drives away mosquitoes.
From Latin 'culex' (mosquito) plus 'fugal' (from 'fugere,' to flee or escape), meaning mosquito-repelling.
Citronella and eucalyptus are natural culicifugal substances—but scientists are discovering that mosquitoes can actually become resistant to them over time, forcing researchers to find new repellents!
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