NMSU Researchers Test 300-Year-Old Insect Repellent Strategies Used by Native Americans
October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
Even the most diehard bacon lovers might not consider rubbing rancid pig lard on themselves to keep mosquitoes away. But researchers at New Mexico State University discovered that rancid fats and oils of animals such as shark and alligator, among others, are effective insect repellents.
Texas archaeologist Gus Costa reached out to NMSU biology professor Immo Hansen . . .
Even the most diehard bacon lovers might not consider rubbing rancid pig lard on themselves to keep mosquitoes away. But researchers at New Mexico State University discovered that rancid fats and oils of animals such as shark and alligator, among others, are effective insect repellents.
Texas archaeologist Gus Costa reached out to NMSU biology professor Immo Hansen . . .