0 a natural substance, found in a type of grass also called citronella, that smells of lemons and is used to keep insects away and in making perfumes
For where nets are not usable it is yet possible to protect the face and hands for six hours, at least, by application of oil of citronella, camphor, and paraffin.
The most common "dope" used in the woods to keep off mosquitoes is called oil of citronella.
One dog owner complained that citronella oil stained the upholstery when the dog, fond of lying about on upholstery, barked.
The market for natural citronella oil has been eroded by chemicals synthesised from turpentine derived from conifers.
The citronella collar releases a spray of citronella when a microphone in the collar senses barking.
Canadian regulatory concerns with citronella as an insect repellent are primarily based on data-gaps in toxicology, not on incidents.
The formula consists of pale spindle oil with a small amount of corrosion inhibitor and citronella oil (which gives the product its distinctive sharp odor).
Canadian regulatory authorities concern with citronella based repellents is primarily based on data-gaps in toxicology, not on incidents.
