Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Homegrown catnip lotion proves to be an effective mosquito repellent in rural Uganda
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Society for Experimental Biology
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Researchers have developed an affordable mosquito repellent lotion using locally grown catnip in rural Uganda. The product, based on the chemical nepetalactone, is as effective as DEET and provides a sustainable alternative for malaria prevention.
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