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2. This Common Kitchen Ingredient Repels Mosquitoes JUST Like ...

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   Dr. Revée Barbour, N.D., M.S., a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor based in Sacramento, says she likes using lemongrass essential oil as a natural mosquito and insect repellent. While ...

3. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep the Mosquitoes Away

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   Mosquito repellent plants can help clear your outdoor space of the insects. ... Research has found that lemongrass oil to can provide protection from some types of mosquitoes for up to 2.5 hours ...

4. 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 .

5. 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 .

6. Cymbopogon martinii - Wikipedia

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   The essential oil of this plant, which contains the chemical compound geraniol, is valued for its scent and for traditional medicinal and household uses. Palmarosa oil may be an effective insect repellent when applied to stored grain and beans, [5] an antihelmintic against nematodes, [6] and an antifungal and mosquito repellent. [7]

7. The 15 Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky ... - AOL

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   Best for pets: Vet's Best Mosquito Repellent For Dogs And Cats. Best fragrance-free protection: ... Rub or spray pets with this repellent that’s made with lemongrass oil and geraniol. Cats and ...