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Wurzl@lemmy.zip to science@lemmy.world · 2 个月前

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

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Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

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Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally
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  • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.world
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    Repels mosquitoes, attracts cats. What’s not to like?

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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      Well, African jungle may not be the best place to try

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    Added bonus: makes you irresistable to cats.

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    Right, so mildly effective, got it.

    • atrielienz@lemmy.world
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      Unless you live in Florida TM.

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    Or just use icaridin based products like most of the world uses already.

    • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      until that long-term study comes out…

      • Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca
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        We can eat black pepper every day just fine, I’m sure spraying it on your skin will be ok.

  • [object Object]@lemmy.ca
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    But then I have to live the life of Charlie Kelly

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      I’d need to hear the spaghetti policy first but I don’t see the problem

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    I wonder how it turns out if you use catnip lotion and pass through a cat-infested area.

  • GreenCrunch@piefed.blahaj.zone
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    Hmm… what about fleas and ticks though

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    Does it attract big cats?

  • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    “Technology” under capitalism means using pseudo-science to sell cancerous slop.

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      The most lucrative gigs would be collecting industrial waste for a fee, then selling it as a product for more profit.

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    Welp I smeared the catnip on and the mosquitoes are gone but now I’m being chased by cats

  • m3t00🌎🇺🇦@lemmy.worldM
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    mosquitos attack your cats under influence of your repellent. what could go wrong.

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    A kind reminder that catnip doesn’t just attract cats but makes them go bananas: Some go chill, some go mild, some go berserk.

    I wouldn’t test it on myself, but I’ll pay money to see someone do.

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      I was going to say, this seems like a hilarious idea for someone else to try!

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