Catnip

leaves. Young leaves can be eaten raw. Their mint-like flavour adds an aromatic flavouring in salads. Older leaves can be used as flavouring in cooked… Read More »What Part Of Catnip Plant Is Edible?

Nepeta cataria Herb. Herb famous for its effect on cats but also useful in the kitchen. Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a… Read More »Which Catnip Plant Is Best For Cats?

Insecticidal soap spray is effective against most catnip pest problems, and if used correctly, the spray poses a very low risk for bees, ladybugs, and… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Catnip In Your Yard?

If they are — or to be sure they aren’t — simply set a cage over each plant. The simplest cat suppressant can be made… Read More »How Do You Keep Cats Out Of Catnip Plants?

Cats are drawn to the scent of the catnip plant and some enjoy chewing on the leaves. The plant grows to a height of two… Read More »Do Cats Like Live Catnip Plants?

Cats may be sent into fits of ecstacy by it, but the chemical in catnip is repulsive to cockroaches, scientists say. Iowa State University researchers… Read More »Does Catnip Repel Cockroaches Better Than Deet?

Some herbs that will keep ants away are catnip, pennyroyal, peppermint, sage, and spearmint. Scattering the leaves of these plants in areas of your house… Read More »Are Ants Attracted To Catnip?

If you do see roaches, scatter whole bay leaves or catnip throughout your house. Iowa State University scientists found that catnip is 100 times more… Read More »Does Catnip Get Rid Of Roaches?

Cats love it, but flies hate it! An article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported that catnip oil was 99% effective… Read More »Do Flies Like Catnip?

Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches and possibly other insects… Read More »Do Catnip Plants Keep Mosquitoes Away?