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citronella oil |
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citronella oil a volatile oil obtained from the grass Cymbopogon nardus or C. winterianus. Used as an insect repellent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Another alternative is Bug'n'Out, a natural, nontoxic biting insect repellent spray that uses a four percent concentration of citronella oil to safely and effectively repel fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, biting flies and chiggers. Researchers have used the fragrant grass extract known as citronella oil to make food cartons that discourage insect infestation. It is true that these geraniums contain citronella oil, which does repel mosquitoes. |
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