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Garlic Is a Secret Weapon Against Mosquitoes, Study Finds
The Yale team identified diallyl disulfide as the garlic compound that disrupted mating and egg-laying in mosquitoes and flies, pointing to new pest-control methods.
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For centuries, garlic has been used as a natural pest repellent. Now, a new study from Yale University scientifically confirms that garlic also interferes with pests' ability to reproduce, discouraging mating and egg-laying. A new study from Yale University confirms that garlic not only repels pests but also disrupts their mating and egg-laying behavior. For centuries, garlic has been used as a spice to enhance the flavor of food. Likewise, many…
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