Garlic acts as "birth control" for mosquitoes by blocking their mating and egg-laying. A Yale study found that a compound called diallyl disulfide triggers a specific taste receptor (TrpA1) in insects, offering an eco-friendly pest control.

Garlic acts as "birth control" for mosquitoes by blocking their mating and egg-laying. A Yale study found that a compound called diallyl disulfide triggers a specific taste receptor (TrpA1) in insects, offering an eco-friendly pest control.