Vampires aren’t real but there are plenty of actual creatures out there that hunger for human blood, like mosquitoes. Recent research has found that a folk remedy for vamps, garlic, might also do wonders against these bloodsucking fiends. Scientists at Yale University were looking for plant compounds that could naturally deter potential pests. They discovered that garlic can hinder mating and egg-laying among both mosquitos and flies and even identified the exact compound responsible for it. The team’s research could lead to novel, more environmentally friendly pest control strategies, they say. “Fruits and vegetables present a source of compounds that are inexpensive and safe,” they wrote in their paper, published last month in the journal Cell. Garlic birth control? People have touted garlic as a potential weapon against mosquitoes before. Often, though, this has involved using garlic as a repellant, either by directly applying it to the skin or eating it in hopes of becoming less appealing to the bugs.…