Catnip lotion matches DEET in mosquito repellent effectiveness: Study
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.
Why it matters
Affordable, locally produced mosquito repellents could significantly reduce malaria transmission rates in regions where commercial products are financially inaccessible.
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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