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  • Nootkatone is also effective against ticks, and scientists think it will work against bed bugs, head lice and other insects too.

    NPR Topics: News 2011

  • Nootkatone is a long-lasting citrus flavor and fragrance used in the food, beverage, and personal care industries which has until now been available only in limited quantities and at high prices.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Nootkatone is a long-lasting citrus flavor and fragrance used in the food, beverage, and personal care industries which has until now been available only in limited quantities and at high prices.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • Nootkatone is a long-lasting citrus flavor and fragrance used in the food, beverage, and personal care industries which has until now been available only in limited quantities and at high prices.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

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  • According to the EXAMPLES:

    Nootkatone is a long-lasting citrus flavor and fragrance used in the food, beverage, and personal care industries which until now has been available only in limited quantities and at high prices.

    Nootkatone is also effective against ticks, and scientists think it will work against bed bugs, head lice and other insects too.


    Great. Something we consume kills lice and bed bugs.

    July 15, 2015

  • An organic compound typically extracted from grapefruit, but also found in Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, hence the name Nootkatone.

    July 15, 2015