How to repel mosquitoes naturally

Put away the chemicals and keep mosquitoes from harassing you naturally, with one of these four plants.
By Jessica Damiano
Newsday

July 10, 2009

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<b>Catnip</b> (<i>Nepeta cataria</i>): A few years ago, Iowa State University scientists found catnip repels mosquitoes 10 times better than DEET, the active ingredient in chemical insect repellents. The perennial herb spreads aggressively, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and attracts butterflies and cats.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria): A few years ago, Iowa State University scientists found catnip repels mosquitoes 10 times better than DEET, the active ingredient in chemical insect repellents. The perennial herb spreads aggressively, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and attracts butterflies and cats. (BUGWOOD.ORG PHOTO / August 28, 2008)

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