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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.

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

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   While there are commercial lemongrass mosquito repellent sprays that can buy, you can also make your own repellent spray by adding 15 to 20 drops of therapeutic-grade lemongrass essential oil to 3 ...

4. Cymbopogon - Wikipedia

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   Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.

5. Does homemade mosquito repellent work? What to know as ... - AOL

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   Homemade mosquito repellent ingredients . Common ingredients for homemade mosquito repellents include apple cider vinegar, witch hazel and essential oils, such as rosemary, lemongrass or peppermint.

6. These Insanely Helpful Garden Plants Keep the Mosquitoes Away

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   Lemongrass. Lemongrass looks a lot like citronella, but they’re different plants. Research has found that lemongrass oil to can provide protection from some types of mosquitoes for up to 2.5 ...

7. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels moths, scorpions, water scorpions, fleas, and flies, including mosquitoes [4] Leek: repels carrot fly [3] Lemongrass: repels mosquitoes [10] Lemon balm: repels mosquitoes [4] Lemon thyme: repels mosquitoes [4] Lettuce: repels carrot fly [3] Lime basil: repels mosquitoes [1] Mexican marigold: repels insects and rabbits [2] Myrrh: repels ...