Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents. The finding was reported today at the 222nd national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific […]
Clip-on device offers protection against mosquitoes that transmit Zika
A product called the OFF!® Clip-On™ repellent device could be an effective tool for preventing bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito — the primary vector of Zika, chikungunya, dengue, and yellow fever — according to an article in the Journal of Medical Entomology. The OFF! Clip-On repels mosquitoes by releasing a vapor form of insecticide […]
Natural Approach To Repel Mosquitoes
Some studies show that catnip oil is as good as DEET in repelling mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you’re trying to host guests. The faint buzzing reminds us of those pesky pricks we receive when we least expect it. Soon thereafter the itching and swelling begins […]