Re: Seeing more ticks this years..

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> On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:00:27 -0400 in 
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> Philip 
> Semanchuk <SpamIsNasty@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> In article
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>>  Liteshoe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>>
>>> Here are two quick RESEARCH-BACKED alternatives a quick Google turned
>>> up:
>>>
>>> I also have used catnip oil as a DEET alternative for mosquitoes, in
>>> the New Jersey swamps on the Appalachian Trail. If it worked then, it
>>> will work anywhere.
>>> Again, this is research-based:
>>>
>>> Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET
>>> Why catnip repels mosquitoes is still a mystery, says Peterson. ...
>>> repellents was submitted last year by the Iowa State University
>>> Research Foundation. ...
>>> www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/08/010828075659.htm
>>
>> Interesting, I'd not heard that before. I rarely use DEET and have
>> suffered some itchy times as a result. I'd love to try an alternative.
>> Here's a recipe for making your own catnip-based mosquito repellent:
>> http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nwgardens/90412_lovejoy10.shtml
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> /me off to the Farmer's Market for a catnip plant
>
> I have several growing out of the walk to my front ****ch (Herb garden
> is next to the walk, and the catnip went to seed last year).
>
>

Those who grow catnip plants - do you get a lot of stray cats in your
yard? 
Wasn't sure how attractive the plant itself was vs when it's dried and put

into a cat toy :-)

Thanks!  Pauline