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Natural Catnip Lotion Matches DEET in Repelling Mosquitoes, Offering Low-Cost Malaria Protection
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A collaborative team of Welsh and Ugandan researchers has developed a homegrown catnip-based repellent that is as effective as chemical alternatives. This natural, low-cost solution could significantly reduce malaria transmission and decrease reliance on increasingly resisted medications in rural communities.
A collaborative team of Welsh and Ugandan researchers has developed a homegrown catnip-based repellent that is as effective as chemical alternatives. This natural, low-cost solution could significantly reduce malaria transmission and decrease reliance on increasingly resisted medications in rural communities.