50 Citronella Long Burning Incense Sticks - made with pure and natural citronella essential oil.

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When comparing mosquito repellents, Emily Mader, program manager of the Department of Entomology at the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD), recommends that you limit your search to repellents registered with the EPA for safety and efficacy in repelling mosquitoes. “Repellents are technically pesticides and thus regulated by the EPA; the label on the product gives instructions on how to safely use them.” Some of the other factors to consider include how long you plan to be outdoors and how frequently you will need to reapply the repellent for it to maintain its protective barrier. Although Citronella Geranium is in the same plant family, it does not do too well with repelling insects. It’s a beautiful, purple-flowering plant to look at, but it will not be as effective as Citronella Grass. Does Citronella Get Rid of Flies?

One of the most relaxing, feel-good aromas, is one of the most hated by flies. I mean they do prefer garbage, so it’s no wonder they’d hate something so light and clean smelling! Adding lavender in essential oil form or in plant form around your outside and inside landscapes will help keep flies and insects away. PeppermintAll in all, it seems that using traditionally used herbs and oils can and do repel the mosquitoes. Still, the study fails to prove the technique’s usefulness in real-life situations with free-flying mosquitoes or provide some reliable statistics from the volunteer part of the study. The duration of a product’s effectiveness is its longevity. Pay attention to how frequently you’ll need to apply the repellent for it to continue working. For topical repellents, you can expect their longevity to be anywhere from three hours to 12 hours or more. Our top long-lasting mosquito spray is Sawyer Picaridin Continuous Spray Insect Repellent, which is effective for 12 hours from the aerosol spray can and up to 14 hours in lotion form. Spatial repellents will vary in how long they last before they’re used up or out of power. The Thermacell E55 has a 5.5-hour battery life, so that’s the maximum longevity on a single charge. If you are using the candle, having the candle placed in the middle of the dining table outdoors, or on a side table – will work best. If indoors, using it on a window sill, or any place where there will be a lot of food or easy access for flies, is the way to go. Flies are attracted to the stinkiest of smells. Seriously, they don’t particularly love any smells that smell good. I am sorry in advance for even saying this – Think garbage. Think rot. Think dampness. Think food waste. Makes you want to hold your nose, doesn’t it? Of course, the real test of an organic mosquito repellent for use in your yard is how well it actually keeps bugs away during your outdoor parties or other activities. Badger Bug Spray carries high marks for effectiveness against mosquitoes; it’s been independently tested and proven effective against mosquitoes for at least 3 hours before reapplication is needed. Overall, it makes a great choice for anyone who wants an organic formula for warding off insects while enjoying time outdoors.

And – always follow the safety instructionsfor any mosquito repellent or incense that you use. Period! Truly natural incense is an alternative – although natural still doesn’t mean entirely safe! In most cases, it means understudied! Another helpful tip, especially if you are currently having a fly issue – is to keep those windows, doors, and vents closed, as much as possible. It can be as simple as leaving the door open to carry in some groceries for a minute. Once there is an opening – it’s enough time for a fly-family to break in. U se Fans Martínez-de la Puente, J., Merino, S., Lobato, E., Rivero-de Aguilar, J., del Cerro, S., & Ruiz-de-Castañeda, R. (2009). Testing the use of a citronella-based repellent as an effective method to reduce the prevalence and abundance of biting flies in avian nests. Parasitology research, 104(5), 1233-1236.

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The World Health Organization did a revealing scientific reviewon smoke as an insect repellent, focusing on indoor smoke. The results have been largely inconclusive, with no proof that the smoke reduces the number of mosquito bites. Unfortunately, all the theory gets murky when we look at the (scarce) scientific research on the topic. When you plan to spend many hours in your yard, choose a long-lasting mosquito repellent to avoid the need for frequent reapplication. The lotion lasts for up to 14 hours, while the aerosol can give you 12 hours of protection. In either case, you can apply the repellent and carry on with your outdoor activities while the 20-percent picaridin formula repels insects like mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and chiggers.

However, in ordinary circumstances, incense can at least help. In an indoor space, burning incense will undoubtedly be more efficient than outside.House Flies and Other Filth Flies.” House Flies and Other Filth Flies | IDPH, dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control/house-flies-other-filth-flies. In oil form, citronella can be easily added to your lotions or carrier oils to effectively repel insects and flies, and can also be easily used in candles and rub-on products. Whether oil or in plant form, citronella is a tried and true method that has been around for a while and will help you reach your fly-free goals. References The citronella plant or oil does not actually eliminate flies, however, it simply repels them. The lemony smell of the citronella plant is so strong and so aromatic, that it will mask any smells that a fly or other insect may be attracted to, and will, in turn, make it harder to find and locate those stinky smells flies and other insects seem to love. The best bug sprays will have an effective active ingredient—picaridin and DEET are the most common—but you’ll also find other synthetic chemicals like IR3535 or permethrin or essential oils like lemongrass or cedarwood. Familiarize yourself with the advantages of each active ingredient as well as any risk factors. For example, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends caution when using chemical insect sprays when pets and children are nearby.