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Citronella oil itself only repels adult mosquitoes. However, if you poured it on mosquito eggs or larvae, the oil would suffocate them, killing them.
Lemongrass contains geranyl phosphate, geranyl pyrophosphate, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, nerol, geraniol, and rhodinol that can help kill mosquitoes.
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Which Insecticide can kill mosquitoes and flies?
None especially lemon scented candles
Can lemon essential oil kill mosquitoes. What content of lemon oil can kill them?
Generally Lemon essential oil isn't used to kill mosquitoes. Usually Peppermint is used to ward of bugs, ants, mice and pests like that. It is a disinfectant though and might help, but a stronger scent will most like do better, not a nice pleasant smell like lemon.
How do you kill a cockroach with the use of lemon grass?
You cannot kill cockroaches with lemon grass. They simply do not like the smell of it so they will stay away from areas that have been sprayed with it.
Lemon grass insect repellent?
Lemon grass contains citronella oil, a natural insect repellent. You can use lemon grass essential oil or dried lemon grass in a sachet to repel insects like mosquitoes. You can also plant lemon grass in your garden to help deter pests.
Can mosquitoes kill?
if you are allergic to mosquitoes
Does vinegar kill mosquitoes?
No, vinegar will not actually kill mosquitoes. However, it will keep mosquitoes away. This is because mosquitoes are not attracted to the vinegar smell, therefore, they are deterred.
Will mothballs harm outdoor plants?
Outside you would never be able to build up a sufficient concentration.
Will chlorine or bleach kill mosquito larvae?
will bleach kill mosquitoes? and do they breed in ivy? i have tons of mosquitoes outside near lots of ivy. i can't let my children play in our yard because of the abundance of mosquitoes. can i put bleach in a garden sprayer and connect to hose and spray all the ivy area down to kill mosquitoes?
What chemical can kill mosquitoes?
DEET
Can you kill mosquitoes with febreze?
Yes
Does frost kill mosquitos?
The frost would kill mosquitoes if they were out in the frost. However, mosquitoes hibernate before the first frost hits.
What should you wash your dog in to kill fleas?
Use the juice of a lemon (or concentated REAL lemon juice) mixed with tap water and placed in a squirt bottle and spray your dog down with it.(Avoiding eyes and tender areas) It repels mosquitoes Jim www.RefinanceRight.org
