Share this article Share this article ALBANY, N.Y., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Insect repellents show considerable promise in combating COVID-19 pathogens on surfaces. A group of scientists from the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has made headlines for sharing preliminary research results that show insect repellents can suppress the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Consumers are worried about their wellbeing and home conditions and so insect repellent producers make use of the potential to keep supply chains constant in grocery stores for fast product availability. This factor is likely to work in favour of the global insect repellent market in the forthcoming years.