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Title:   Author  item
                                            Zhu, Junwei

                                                         - *Jerry*
  Submitted to: Book Chapter
                                    Publication Type: Book / Chapter
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 10/22/2012
                                    Publication  Date: N/A
                                    Citation: N/AInterpretive Summary: Essential oil of catnip (Nepeta cataria, L.) has recently re-discovered as a botanical-based control agent in medical and veterinary related insect pests. This chapter will introduce the origin of this plant and its multiple usages on biting repellency and oviposition deterrence against mosquitoes and biting flies, as well as its potential as a larvicide.
                                Technical Abstract: Presenting brief reviews of using catnip oil as an alternative control agent against biting insects, as well as their newly found larvicidal activities and oviposition deterrence including effectiveness and longevity.


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