While the oil derived from citronella has been shown to have some repellent qualities, the grass itself does little if anything ... driving away a number of pesky bugs -- just not mosquitoes.

Gimmicky repellents don’t work Citronella has been regarded as a “natural” mosquito repellent ... t do anything about your mosquito problem. They’re effective at killing bugs—they ...

There are also numerous reports demonstrating mosquitoes don’t bite when they land on DEET-treated skin. This is because DEET acts as a contact-based repellent and conveys a chemical message to ...

Most of us normally seek insect repellents and citronella candles as a solution ... Systematic testing has shown that these candles do not repel mosquitoes at the rates popularly expected.

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that ... These are the methods that do work. Thermacell E90 Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent This rechargeable spatial mosquito repellent will shield ...