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Citronella oil is often used as an insect repellent, although research has indicated it may also have antifungal properties and help with wound healing.
The lemon scent of citronella is used as a natural insect repellent in the form of candles, oil burners (citronella torches), sprays, lotions and soaps. Research has confirmed the effectiveness of citronella in repelling mosquitoes for short periods.
Neither the plant nor the oil used in repellents has proven to be effective in repelling mosquitos, though both are often marketed as repellents. Many gardeners believe that the citrus scent from a citronella plant, also known as the mosquito plant which is a scented geranium, will repel mosquitoes.
Make a spray-on repellant by combining citronella essential oil with a liquid base. Witch hazel, olive oil, vodka, or rubbing alcohol are all possible bases to use. Some will dry skin, others will moisturize. Experiment to find which suits you best.
According to some research, you need to reapply citronella oil about every 30–60 minutes for its bug-deterring effects to last. You can combine several drops with coconut oil and spread it on your body like lotion, or add some to a spray bottle with water and cover your skin, hair and clothes.
Mosquitoes can quickly ruin a pleasant summer evening, but you don’t have to turn to chemicals like DEET to repel them. Today I’ll share 2 essential oil mosquito repellent sprays that WORK for naturally repelling bugs. Plus you’ll learn how to make an essential oil mosquito repellent roller too.
See why I began diffusing an essential oil mosquito repellent blend instead of burning a commercial citronella candle. It just works better!
Gardens. Can citronella actually repel mosquitoes? Entomologists explain. Citronella has been used as a herbal mosquito repellent for decades, but is it just an old wives' tale? Sign up to our newsletter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Alamy) Jump to category:
The most popular use of citronella oil is as an ingredient in natural insect repellents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) even considers citronella to be a nontoxic bio-pesticide for use against insects.
Citronella Essential Oil is most widely known for its ability to deter mosquitos and other insects. Because the aroma is so widely associated with insect repellent products, Citronella Oil is often ignored for its other beneficial uses (refer to the Citronella Essential Oil Uses section below).