Lemongrass aka citronella is a natural deterent for mosquitoes. From Wordnik.com. [How Bad is DEET?] Reference
I've used Q-Tips soaked in citronella oil used in lamps. From Wordnik.com. [Would putting smokeless gun powder in a water proof match container make good fire starter.] Reference
(mulberry root), "citronella," Eng., possesses the same therapeutic properties as the former. From Wordnik.com. [The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines] Reference
Can someone light a citronella candle or something?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Bachmann claims Romney doesn’t believe RomneyCare was ‘a good thing for’ Massachusetts.] Reference
But the classic one is citronella from lemon grass. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Larry King Live: Cheryl Tiegs and Rod Stryker Discuss New Additions to Their Family; Andrew Weil Discusses Summer Wellness - July 14, 2000] Reference
I can almost smell the BBQ and citronella already…. From Wordnik.com. [Accessorize with Lawn Furniture] Reference
The run on repellent and citronella candles has abated. From Wordnik.com. [The Bug Is Back] Reference
The pool lights came on, the citronella Tiki lamps lit. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Pool Party] Reference
We brought chairs and citronella candles and warm clothes. From Wordnik.com. [abada abada › shades of summertime] Reference
And, you know, those citronella candles, they're pretty good. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2007] Reference
This would be equivalent to about 20 teaspoonsful of citronella oil. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Some of the men clients preferred citronella, which was more lemony. From Wordnik.com. [The Fifth Rapunzel]
One marrow bone, half a pint of oil, ten cents 'worth of citronella. From Wordnik.com. [The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home] Reference
What are you using while away from your porch and citronella candles?. From Wordnik.com. [Make Your Own Toxin-Free Insect Repellent With A Splash Of Vodka | Lifehacker Australia] Reference
Tiki torches are good, especially filled with functional citronella oil. From Wordnik.com. [Stefan Beck: The Grog Days of Summer (PHOTOS)] Reference
The barn doors are propped open by long poles burning citronella candles. From Wordnik.com. [Songs of the Humpback Whale]
Buggery is something that happens in my backyard, despite the citronella. From Wordnik.com. [The Democratic Party's email attacking Jerome Corsi (author of the #1 selling anti-Obama book).] Reference
It was weighed down at the edges with a citronella candle and a margarita. From Wordnik.com. [365 tomorrows » 2010 » April : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day] Reference
It was barbecue, hence the Miller Lite in a can and the citronella candle. From Wordnik.com. [Last Comic Standing] Reference
And we found these fantastic citronella candles that we got from Pier One. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 2, 2005] Reference
When melted remove from the fire and add twenty drops of oil of citronella. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources] Reference
Oh, and don't forget the citronella candles to prevent any mosquito attacks. From Wordnik.com. [Lauren and Suzanne McGrath: Top 10 Tips for Throwing a Banging Summer Party] Reference
"I have citronella, and there are mosquito nettings over the bunks," said Betty. From Wordnik.com. [The Outdoor Girls at Rainbow Lake Or, the stirring cruise of the motor boat Gem] Reference
Householders may grow insect-repelling plants like citronella around the latrine. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
One of her snakes was waving at the citronella, dodging its green head, tongue extended. From Wordnik.com. [Women Making Love to Monsters] Reference
Other members of the lemongrass and citronella genus might also work in erosion control. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 11] Reference
I'm not too fond of slathering DEET all over me and citronella just does not do the trick. From Wordnik.com. [biting insects] Reference
For all that, however, citronella grass has not been used for erosion control-as far as we know. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 11] Reference
And we've laid down insecticides, a-and bombed the bayous with citronella, and it's no good, folks. From Wordnik.com. [Gravity's Rainbow]
At least they often get confused around citronella candles. From Wordnik.com. [Tucson Citizen] Reference
Fire up the citronella-scented tiki torches, and slather on the DEET. From Wordnik.com. [innovations-report] Reference
For getting rid of mosquitos you can use citronella essential oil or sandalwood. From Wordnik.com. [More Hip Than Hippie Podcast] Reference
Oil of citronella is only of temporary use; paraffin and creosote are of little good. From Wordnik.com. [In Mesopotamia] Reference
Paraguay during a Dengue Fever outbreak and was given a little bracelet with citronella oil as. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic] Reference
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