Nepetalactone

pest control

Catnip can deter some insects, primarily due to nepetalactone, but it is not a broad‑spectrum or stand‑alone repellent. Research shows variable success against mosquitoes, f...

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health-wellness

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) shows mosquito-repelling activity in laboratory and some field studies, primarily due to the chemical nepetalactone. It can offer moderate, short-term pr...

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