🦟 More than 2,400 West Nile virus cases were reported in the U.S. in 2023, with over 50 in Louisiana.But LSU researchers may have found a safer, more effective way to fight back: nootkatone, a natural compound found in grapefruit and cedar trees.✅ FDA-approved
✅ More effective than DEET in tests
✅ Works on mosquitoes and ticksNow, the team is working to bring this breakthrough to market and make it accessible for all. #tigerbites #naturalhealth #lsu #wbttwRead more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/science/biosci/news/2024/insectrepellentbylsuresearchers.php
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