USA Today·3 min read·medium
Catnip lotion matches DEET in mosquito repellent effectiveness: Study
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A study presented at the Society for Experimental Biology found that catnip oil lotion is as effective as DEET-based repellents against mosquitoes. This discovery offers a potential low-cost solution for malaria prevention in rural communities.
Hear this story A plant best known for sending cats into a frenzy may soon help protect people from one of the world's deadliest diseases.
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