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  2. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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    Citronella oil is used especially as a mosquito repellent, [11] particularly for Aedes aegypti (dengue fever mosquito). [12] Research also indicates that citronella oil is an effective repellent for body lice, head lice, and stable flies. [10] [13] [14] A study conducted by DARPA in 1963 determined that hydroxycitronellal was an effective ...

  3. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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    It is the source of an essential oil known as citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties. Essential oils are extracted from the aerial parts and applied topically or slowly burned (e.g. in a "citronella candle") as an insect repellent, particularly to deter haematophagous insects such as mosquitoes.

  4. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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    Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

  5. The Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky Bugs Away - AOL

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    Keep yourself and your home, patio, and backyard mosquito-free with the best mosquito repellents, including sprays, wipes, balms, and citronella candles.

  6. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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    Murphy's Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Insect Repellent Spray. $20 at Amazon. Electric Bug Zapper ... Pepper your patio with these Deet-free Mosquito Guard tealight citronella candles to keep the ...

  7. Do Citronella Candles Work? Because the Mosquitos Are ... - AOL

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    As the name suggests, citronella candles are simply regular candles made with a generous amount of citronella, an essential oil derived from fragrant Asian grass belonging to the Cymbopogon genius ...

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