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  2. 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.

  3. Does citronella actually ward off mosquitos? - AOL

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    Does citronella repel mosquitoes? Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of citronella mosquito plants and citronella candles for mosquito control.

  4. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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    Video tracking of a stable fly, demonstrating repellency of citronella oil [10] 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. 15 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply) - AOL

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    Add citronella oil, pour the melted wax into jars (leaving some wick showing), and let cool. ... Rather than use a lot of bug repellent on your skin, spray or dab a thin scarf liberally and drape ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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.

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