It’s long been said that citronella keeps bugs at bay. But while most people do so using candles and oils, did you know that ...

Thankfully, I love the sweet scent of citronella, and I've found a few easy (and stylish) ways to use it around my home to repel mosquitos. How to use citronella around the home Derived from the ...

Here’s what does and doesn’t work. Gimmicky repellents don’t work Citronella has been regarded as a “natural” mosquito repellent. But there’s no indication that citronella candles ...

To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...

In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the presence of stagnant unclean water gives rise to mosquito population. These blood-feeding ...

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle ...

There are also numerous reports demonstrating mosquitoes don’t bite when they land on DEET-treated skin. This is because DEET acts as a contact-based repellent and conveys a chemical message to ...