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Homegrown Catnip Lotion Proves to Be An Effective Mosquito Repellent in Rural Uganda
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Andy Corbley
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Researchers have found that catnip-based lotion is as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes in rural Uganda. This low-cost, locally producible solution aims to reduce reliance on malaria medication as parasites develop drug resistance.
Homegrown catnip plants have proven to be as effective as DEET for repelling mosquitoes in rural Uganda.
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