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The U.S. military treats uniforms with permethrin to prevent mosquitoes and other insects from biting. At Gainesville, Florida, chemist Ulrich Bernier (right) tests a treated uniform to see whether it prevents mosquitoes from biting. In the background, technician Greg Allen studies how well mosquitoes are attracted to various test substances.
Photo by Stephen Ausmus.
