Only one citronella plant produces mosquito-repelling oil, and simply planting it isn’t enough—you’ll need extra steps to get ...

It's the time of year when more of the day is spent outdoors than indoors. But there is nothing as vexing as being attacked ...

Massachusetts-based Thermacell makes a line of devices designed to keep mosquitoes at bay by misting the air around with an ...

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 ...

You've worked hard to make your yard a colorful, inviting oasis, but mosquitoes can make it impossible to enjoy the garden ...

A member of the scented geranium family of plants, citronella plant is often stocked alongside the herbs in the garden center. Sometimes it will even be labeled as a mosquito plant. Look for a ...

So when nearby plants emit a scent that masks that human odor and/or confuses a mosquito’s olfactory senses, the insect often moves away. Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do ...

Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do this, Markowski says. Lemon eucalyptus, certain geraniums, lemongrass, mint and even catnip can deter mosquitoes to varying degrees, he adds.

Citronella plants have a lemony smell that can cover the scent of a human. Citronella candles themselves just aren’t potent enough to keep mosquitoes away, experts say .

One of the most budget-friendly options for repelling mosquitoes, these citronella candles have a 10-hour burn time and will fit discreetly into most candle holders. 3. Eucalyptus ...