Citronella oil is one of the most popular essential oils, derived from the leaves and stems of Cymbopogon, commonly known as ...

Key PointsThere are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit ...

Citronella oil is sold in many different forms — from tabletop candles and essential oil diffusers to tiki torches — all promising to keep pests at bay.

The citronella oil can help repel mosquitoes, but probably not ticks. Consider DEET or Picardin While plants might be helpful in your garden, they don't necessarily protect against mosquito-borne ...

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According to manufacturers, these candles are "infused with natural citronella oil" to "keep pesky bugs at bay". As well as deterring insects from your garden, this budget buy can also help to ...

Citronella has been used for centuries for certain health conditions such as rashes and infections, with the oil aiding as a mosquito repellent on the skin.

My 5 month old pup always seems to be in a hyper active state. He tends to bite quite a lot while in this state. He''s either trying to chew our toes off or goes for any piece of our clothing that ...

SUMMER is almost here and if you’re planning on spending it relaxing in your garden, this budget buy may be worth picking up. Home Bargains shoppers can pick up a handy item that repels pests… ...

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