Some grape-scented compounds repel mosquitoes

Molecules drive bugs away as well as DEET does

A screen coated with the compound MDA (methyl N,N-dimethyl anthranilate), bottom, keeps female mosquitoes at bay. The chemical smells like grapes and is deemed safe for humans.

P. Kain et al/Nature 2013

A newly discovered batch of safe bug repellents works just as well as DEET, scientists report October 2 in Nature.