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citronella

Lemon-scented oil used in cosmetics and insect repellents, obtained from a South Asian grass (Cymbopogon nardus).



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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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