Removal · field guidance

Catnip oil / nepetalactone

Catnip oil shows tick-repellent activity in lab assays but evidence for real-world skin use is limited and EPA-registered formulations are scarce.

Steps

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01
Treat catnip oil as an experimental adjunct, not a primary repellent.
02
If you use it, prefer commercial EPA-registered formulations and follow the label.
03
Do not rely on it alone in heavy tick habitat - layer with permethrin clothing.
04
Patch test for skin sensitivity before broad application.

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