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Oil isolated from catnip by steam distillation is a repellent against insects, in particular mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites :)

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no catnip does.


Does the color yellow repel cockroaches?

Yellow or any other color is not known to repel cockroaches. The only way to repel roaches is to create an environment in which the pest can not thrive. This includes exterminating if a known infestation already exist.


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Diatomaceous earth is a cockroach repellent. They can not stand to walk on it so anywhere it is place the cockroaches will keep away from.


Does lime repel cockroaches?

No, lime is not an effective repellent for cockroaches.


Can lemongrass use as a cockroach insect repelant?

Lemon is a natural repellent for cockroaches, however lemon grass is not. You can try using garlic cloves, and catnip as a repellent as well.


What plants used as cockroach repellant?

Catnip is a natural repellent to cockroaches. The active ingredient is nepetalactone, which is non-toxic to humans and pets. Small sachets of catnip can be left in areas of cockroach activity. Catnip can also be simmered in a small amount of water to make a "catnip tea" which can be used as a spray to apply around baseboards and behind counters. This natural repellent should only be used in homes without cats!


What types of catnip is their?

There are over 250 types of catnip. The most common are: - common catnip - camphor catnip - greek catnip - lemon catnip - catmint. Learn more about these types of catnip here: http://www.catnipsum.com/sciency_stuff.html


What is the main ingredient in catnip toys?

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What is catnip bubbles?

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How do you naturally prevent mosquitoes in gardens?

Do what you can to prevent standing water. If you have a bird bath, either change the water regularly or add a small fountain. Certain plants will also do a part in repelling mosquitoes. Citronella, peppermint, catnip, marigolds, and lavender are all believed to repel bugs. Of course, catnip will draw in felines, which you may also want to avoid.


When was A Taste of Catnip created?

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Why did my cat ignore catnip spray?

Probably its not affected by the catnip. Some cats don't get crazy by inhaling catnip. Its just a normal thing. They'll just meow and roll into the catnip.