Citronella Oil is an idea way to repel insects and mosquitoes in your home. The oil is extracted from Cymbopogon Nardus grasses and while it’s a vibrant and uplifting aroma to humans, it actually repels insect and mosquitoes. Because it's 100% natural, many users prefer using Citronella to chemical repellents such as DEET. Its mosquito repellent qualities have been verified by research, including effectiveness in repelling Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Research also indicates that citronella oil is an effective repellent for body louse and head louse.
How to use:
To use it as a repellent simply dilute up to 5 drops of 100% pure oil into 10ml of carrier oil. It can be used indoor and outside. To be continually effective most citronella repellent formulas need to be reapplied to the skin every 30-60 minutes.
