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Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
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[โ€“] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We found that lotions containing both concentrations of catnip essential oil were highly effective at preventing mosquito landing, with 6% catnip oil performing as well as 15% DEET.

[โ€“] Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radio 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

%15 deet does absolutely nothing. You need the %40.