Citrus Flavoring Is Weaponized Against Insect-Borne Diseases

[SheltieLover]

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/health/tick-mosquito-repellant-nootkatone.html

The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat.

One proposed use is in soaps that people in tick-infested areas could shower with, repelling and possibly killing ticks that try to attach to them.Credit...Bertrand Guay/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Adding a new weapon to the fight against insect-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and malaria, the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved a new chemical that both repels and kills ticks and mosquitoes.

The chemical, nootkatone, an oil found in cedar trees and grapefruits, is so safe that it is used by the food and perfume industries.

More at link.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

1. Yaayy

I will be able to go outside without being a mosquito buffet.

And won't have to wear deet.

[Raine]

2. Sounds good! nt