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Scientists unveil new tsetse fly repellent

Scientists in Kenya have unveiled a new tsetse fly repellent developed from cow urine that will significantly help farmers curb diseases spread by the insect.

The eco-friendly repellent is worn as collars around necks of cattle and repels the dreaded tsetse fly, which is responsible for transmitting a deadly parasite that causes trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).

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