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news The Guardian World 2026-07-07

Catnip Lotion as Effective as DEET for Mosquito Repellent, Study Finds

A study in Uganda found that a homemade catnip lotion is as effective as the chemical DEET at repelling mosquitoes, utilizing the plant's nepetalactone compound.

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