"For millions of years, plants and trees have produced natural compounds to protect themselves from threats such as termites and mold. #Nootkatone is one of these natural compounds." https://t.co/890NYFqHog
#LymeDisease#lymeawareness#ticks#tickborne
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The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat. #chemical https://t.co/dOl8yb8w2b
The molecule nootkatone, a fragrance derived from grapefruits, is registered by EPA as insecticide and bug repellent. Made by Evolva and the CDC, nootkatone can kill adult mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, and will be in products as an insecticide and bug repellent by 2022. #i4es
With Labor Day weekend upon us and many Americans hoping to get outside, vector borne diseases remain a serious concern. We highlight #Nootkatone, a new all-natural insect repellent recently approved by the EPA in our latest blog. Read more about it here: https://t.co/gY13XSPWF1
"The #CDC developed #nootkatone because it works and lasts as long as #DEET on skin—a reason it is popular in colognes and some perfumes" https://t.co/rAPauoYm43
Learn how scientists are harnessing natural compounds to kill ticks & mosquitoes. Plants & trees have used #nootkatone for millions of years to protect themselves from threats such as termites and mold. #biomimicry
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CDC discovered active ingredient, nootkatone, that can now be used to develop insect repellents & insecticides for protecting people & pets. This helps pave the way to solving one of biggest challenges in preventing vector-borne diseases—preventing bites. https://t.co/SzjdcXBrWu
#Nootkatone is a new weapon in the fight against insect-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and malaria; here's what you need to know about it: https://t.co/RaFVBJo1NJ
The EPA approved nootkatone, which is found in cedar trees and grapefruits. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours. https://t.co/u5J29YFvcz
#Nootkatone Now Registered by EPA|CDC nootkatone, #repels & kill ticks, mosquitoes & variety of other biting pests. Nootkatone is responsible for characteristic smell & taste of #grapefruit
& found in Alaska yellow cedar trees. @JPUsdin https://t.co/XHG14iWcmD via @CDCgov
Adding a new weapon to fight against insect-borne illnesses like #LymeDisease & #malaria, @EPA approved a new chemical that repels & kills ticks & mosquitoes.
#Nootkatone, an oil found in cedar trees & grapefruits, is used by food & perfume industries.
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