Researchers find natural DEET alternatives

[Rex Sanders]

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/353642/description/Some_grape-scented_compounds_repel_mosquitoes

"A newly discovered batch of safe bug repellents works just as well as DEET, scientists report October 2 in Nature. As an added bonus, these new bug dopes smell faintly of grapes."

Could be a long way from the lab to the consumer.

— Rex

[Ian]

I've stopped using peppermint Dr. Bronner's in bear country so I'm not sure if the grape smell is something I'd be interested in but nice to see a new product on the horizon.

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