The Independent | Bug repellent made from coconut oil could work better than chemicals The Independent Compounds derived from coconut oil are more effective at repelling insects than chemicals, a new study has revealed. Research by the US Department of Agriculture found that fatty acids derived from coconut oil had long-lasting insect-repelling ... Bug repellent made from coconut oil works better than DEET, government study says Coconut oil is better than repellents in preventing insects: Study |