New York resident dies from mosquito-borne disease as experts warn of widening risk.New York has reported the state’s first death from Eastern equine encephalitis(EEE), a disease that spreads...
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Cases of EEE…
Cases of EEE, a rare but often deadly mosquito-borne illness, are higher than usual this year.Public health officials advise people to wear insect repellent and take other precautions against...
More on West Nile virus…
West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), malaria and dengue are gaining new ground in the US.The mosquitoes that carry these diseases are thriving in a warming world. Since the turn of...
Repeling mosquitoes and more effective than DEET…
Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET.Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective...
A whiff of catnip can make mosquitoes buzz off…
Scientists may have finally found how catnip repels insects.The active component of catnip (Nepeta cataria) repels insects. It does this by triggering a chemical receptor that can spur sensations...
Natural mosquito repellent research…
Catnip’s Effectiveness as a Natural Mosquito Repellent Linked to Irritant Receptor Activation.While catnip is a common herb that is often used in cat toys and treats—due to its euphoric and...