Description
Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Lemongrass Cymbopogon, from the grass family.
Citronella oil is popular as a natural insect repellent. Its mosquito repellent qualities have been verified by research, including effectiveness in repelling Aedes aegypti (dengue fever mosquito).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.
