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Catnip Lotion Proves as Effective as Deet Against Mosquitoes in Uganda Trials

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A new catnip-based lotion has shown effectiveness comparable to Deet in repelling mosquitoes during trials in Uganda.
Developed to be affordable and locally producible, it aims to combat malaria by offering a sustainable alternative for rural communities.

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A new catnip-based lotion has shown effectiveness comparable to Deet in repelling mosquitoes during trials in Uganda. Developed to be affordable and locally producible, it aims to combat malaria by offering a sustainable alternative for rural communities.

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