Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread serious diseases. Some gardeners grow citronella plants to repel mosquitoes ...

It's also worth deadheading pelargoniums, to promote more blooms. Citronella grasses (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus), are large, tropical, perennial types of grasses which contain ...

Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianus) is perhaps the most well-known plant for repelling mosquitoes. Its strong citrus scent masks other attractants, making it harder for ...

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 ...

Lemon balm contains a compound called citronellal, which has an effect similar to the mosquito repellent citronella. The lemony scent of lemon balm is also one that mosquitoes don’t love ...

Sisters Olivia (left) and Hannah Lemin are recovering after their family claims they were served citronella liquid instead of juice at a restaurant in Perth.(ABC News) abc.net.au/news/family ...

Nardus Williams and Elizabeth Kenny in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, visible to a fortunate fewBoth images by James Berry Still, there were odd frissons right at the start, with Henry VIII’s ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas were hit by more storms Thursday that ripped roofs off houses and caused widespread flooding, forcing at ...

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 ...