Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

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yenahmik@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 63d (5 replies)

You will, however, attract all cats in the area.

Kevlar21@piefed.social · 17 pts · 63d (1 reply)

So is there a downside?

You will, however, attract all cats in the area 👍🏼

rayyy@piefed.social · 7 pts · 63d (1 reply)

Surprisingly not all cats react to catnip, however silver vine is more powerful . 80% of cats respond to silver vine—including 75% of the cats who didn’t respond to catnip.

And what does Big Mosquito think of this?

/ᐠ > ˕ <マ ₊˚⊹♡

ohulancutash@feddit.uk · 15 pts · 63d (1 reply)

Maybe the only way I’ll find myself knee-deep in pussy.

If you crouch/sit/lie down to pet the legion of strays, though... they'll hide your morsels where no one'll ever find you. 😜

It just stops bites because they can drink directly from all your scratches from the cats you attract

adespoton@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 63d (2 replies)

Are large cats like lions, tigers, pumas, leopards and mountain lions attracted to catnip?

Yes. And I think a musk perfume can have the same effect.

Hahaha. Why?