A catnip-based lotion performed as well as DEET in field trials on mosquitoes in Uganda, offering hope for a cheaper ...

Gardeners have used catnip as an insect repellant for many years, but does it keep all bugs away? Find out if it is effective ...

Grown and blended in eastern Uganda, this plant-based lotion cut mosquito landings by up to 95% in outdoor trials.

Some cats just can't get enough catnip!

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Plant researchers from Wales and Uganda have collaborated on a community enterprise project in rural Uganda, becoming the ...

DEET may be the go-to, but a study finds that catnip's powerful insect-repelling chemical isn't just effective on everyday ...

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a delightful herb that not only enchants cats but also adds a lovely touch to your garden or indoor plant collection. Whether you’re a seasoned home gardener or just ...

The secret behind catnip's effect lies in a chemical compound called nepetalactone. This oil resides in the leaves and stems of the catnip plant, and when a cat sniffs or ingests it, nepetalactone ...

Watching a cat react to catnip is to seemingly watch a cat react to a recreational drug. It makes some cats chill and others incredibly stimulated. Why this plant affects cats so powerfully is newly ...

Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally ...