“He chose his favorite, which was Fenty perfume,” Spence said. “Big cats, in general, really like Obsession by Calvin Klein. You can usually tell when a big cat likes something, they rub on it. That’s their golden ticket. They use scent marking as a way to communicate, and to also mark their territory.”
— Read more in Fenty perfume and meat piñatas: How lions are preparing for Virginia Zoo’s 125th anniversary at WAVY.
“The tobacco hawkmoth (Manduca sexta) was recently found to have receptor proteins in its wings that could detect different smells and tastes,” said Dr. Sonja Bisch-Knaden, lead author of a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
“But receptor proteins are only the beginning of the sensory cascade that converts scents into nerve signals to transmit the sense of smell.”
— Read more in Moths Can Smell With Their Wings, Researchers Say at Sci News.
Rosemary emits a strong aroma that ticks find repulsive. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners because it’s not only effective against ticks but also enhances your garden’s aroma and is useful in the kitchen. Plus, it’s drought-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners.
— Read more in The Power of Plants in Tick Prevention (it's an old article but worth reading, there is a whole list of plants that ticks don't like).
From Kate McLeod, The Bug Balm Moisture Stick: "Powered by a bug-blocking blend of citronella, geranium, cedarwood, and lemongrass, it helps repel insects while delivering deep hydration from rich cocoa butter and nourishing oils. This solid formula melts effortlessly into skin to leave it smooth, protected, and lightly scented with a fresh citrus scent that bugs hate, but you'll love." $28 for 51g at Beautyhabit.
Each summer, people in mosquito country slather themselves with DEET, or diethyltoluamide, the synthetic liquid widely seen as the most effective mosquito repellent around.
But in some situations, they might be turning themselves into mosquito magnets, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
— Read more in What if DEET could become mosquito perfume rather than repellent? at Anthropocene.