Can catnip be used as a mosquito repellent?

By C. Y. LEE

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Monday, 06 Dec 2021
7:00 AM MYT

Aside from giving felines a good buzz, it is “common knowledge” that catnip can be used as an insect repellent.

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HSI-PWHI	0.195	0.210	0.195	0.205	0.015	7.89	1,936,176
HSI-CWGX	0.250	0.250	0.230	0.230	-0.035	-13.21	1,730,445
HSI-CWGI	0.170	0.170	0.155	0.155	-0.030	-16.22	1,700,156
HSI-PWHV	0.180	0.200	0.175	0.185	0.010	5.71	1,400,245
HSI-CWGS	0.140	0.140	0.120	0.120	-0.025	-17.24	1,397,471
NEXG	0.515	0.530	0.515	0.525	0.010	1.94	996,383
FOCUS	0.010	0.010	0.005	0.010	0.000	0.00	868,755
ZETRIX	0.915	0.920	0.905	0.910	-0.005	-0.55	607,583
HSI-PWJF	0.140	0.150	0.140	0.145	0.005	3.57	490,787
TANCO	0.915	0.920	0.910	0.915	0.000	0.00	462,506
VELESTO	0.185	0.190	0.185	0.185	0.005	2.78	455,496
LCTITAN	0.700	0.730	0.675	0.695	-0.010	-1.42	381,126
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PHARMA	0.220	0.225	0.215	0.220	0.000	0.00	202,221
TENAGA	13.860	13.920	13.420	13.600	-0.340	-2.44	195,902

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