What is the compound in the oil of Nepeta cateria that makes it such an effective insect repellent? How were higher essential oil yielding catnip plants developed? What has the research concluded about the effectiveness and potential for this herb? How can you grow it at home for yourself, your pollinators and your feline friends to enjoy? I was joined by William Reichert to explore all things Nepeta cataria!

To contact William Reichert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-reichert-ph-d-053565169/

The Rutgers lab with which he did this work: https://newuseag.rutgers.edu/

William Reichert's dissertation (breeding and nepetalactone repellent efficacy): https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/60974/

Opening tune: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)