Key PointsThere are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit ...

Having this plant on hand can provide quick respite from pesky mosquitos. Here's everything you need to know about using it ...

Citronella plants have a lemony smell that can cover the scent of a human. Citronella candles themselves just aren’t potent enough to keep mosquitoes away, experts say .

Skip the hours closest to sunrise and sunset, when mosquitoes are most active. Your best bet to avoid mosquito bites is to ...

Plant lavender, lemongrass, citronella grass, lemon thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil—even catnip, which can help keep ...

So when nearby plants emit a scent that masks that human odor and/or confuses a mosquito’s olfactory senses, the insect often moves away. Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do ...

Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do this, Markowski says. Lemon eucalyptus, certain geraniums, lemongrass, mint and even catnip can deter mosquitoes to varying degrees, he adds.

As rains continue to pound parts of the country, one of the most important things to look out for are mosquitoes. Here are ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People sometimes talk about using plants to deter summertime pests like mosquitoes. While the ...