The oil of citronella has long been touted as a mosquito repellent. That said, does growing the plant in your garden do ...

Mosquitoes are relentless. There are countless deterrents on the market that promise to keep the little pests at bay, but much of what’s said to be effective doesn’t actually do anything to ...

Plant a lavender tree for a pleasant fragrance and mosquito control. Citronella grass, growing up to 3 meters, is highly effective against mosquitoes. Its oily substance is used in herbal products ...

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 ...

A repellent fails if a mosquito bites twice ... The results: the most effective repellents against mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30% DEET as their active ingredient. If you’re concerned ...