A new horticultural initiative could transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer, paving the way for the export of locally made pet wines to international markets. Catnip (or Nepeta ...

Mosquitoes hate the aroma of common garden catnip, new research shows. And not only are the extracts safe, they are more effective than Diethyl-m-toluamide, or DEET, the chemical used in most ...

Known for its intoxicating effects on felines, catnip oil may also have a future in termite control. Recent experiments by USDA Forest Service researcher Chris Peterson show that catnip oil repels and ...