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

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   What is a citronella candle? 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 ...

3. Citronella oil - Wikipedia

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   Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal , citronellol , and geraniol .

4. RS Recommends: Keep the Bugs at Bay With These Citronella Candles

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   Consider citronella oil which, when used in candles or sprays, can be helpful in keeping your immedia. The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting higher, and inseams are getting shorter ...

5. 15 items under $100 to make your backyard a more inviting oasis

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   Mainstays Citronella Candle Blue Glaze. $9. Keep the mosquitos at bay with a tabletop citronella candle. This one from Walmart's in-house brand Mainstays comes in a stylish glazed ceramic pot that ...

6. 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.

7. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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   Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. C. nardus cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature and is an invasive species that renders pastureland useless, since cattle will starve even in its abundance.