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  • Author(s): Hecht, Jeff
  • Source:
    New Scientist. 08/28/99, Vol. 163 Issue 2201, p22. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      INSECT baits & repellents; INSECT pest control; CATNIP; COATS, Joel
    • Abstract:
      Reports the finding that ingredients in catnip repel cockroaches, according to Joel Coats et al of Iowa State University. Details of the study by Coats in which nepetalactone was identified as the compound responsible for the deterrence of insects; Importance of the discovery in the development of natural repellents that could be added to food packaging; Comments from Coats; Outlook.