Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents. (Source: American Chemical Society. August 28, 2001.)

Contains the essential oils of Catnip (80% Nepetalactone), Pepermint, Eucalyptus, Blood Cedar Wood and Tea Tree in distilled water and Sunflower Oil.