{"id":5394,"date":"2024-03-14T22:53:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/?p=5394"},"modified":"2024-03-14T22:53:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:53:28","slug":"does-citronella-repel-flies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Citronella Repel Flies? (All You Need to Know)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Is citronella useful for repelling flies? If so, is it effective? We will explore these questions and more in our exploration of citronella&rsquo;s fly-repelling properties. We will also examine citronella oil&rsquo;s effectiveness and find out which flies it is most effective against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_citronella_repel_flies\"><\/span><strong>Does citronella repel flies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citronella repels almost all types of insects. Generally, fly repellents with a single active ingredient (such as DEET) work by producing an unpleasant odor or taste. Citronella contains compounds that produce the same effect, but they are bothered by the smell of citronella itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66227153e608e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66227153e608e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Does_citronella_repel_flies\" title=\"Does citronella repel flies?\">Does citronella repel flies?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Fruit_flies\" title=\"Fruit flies: \">Fruit flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Crane_flies\" title=\"Crane flies: \">Crane flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Horse_flies\" title=\"Horse flies: \">Horse flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Black_flies\" title=\"Black flies: \">Black flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Yellow_flies\" title=\"Yellow flies: \">Yellow flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Sand_flies\" title=\"Sand flies: \">Sand flies: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Deer_flies\" title=\"Deer flies: \">Deer flies: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Do_citronella_oil_candles_and_plants_repel_flies\" title=\"Do citronella oil candles and plants repel flies?\">Do citronella oil candles and plants repel flies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#5_reasons_why_citronella_repels_flies\" title=\"5 reasons why citronella repels flies:\">5 reasons why citronella repels flies:<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Aromas_of_masks\" title=\"Aromas of masks: \">Aromas of masks: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#A_strong_scent\" title=\"A strong scent: \">A strong scent: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Natural_properties\" title=\"Natural properties: \">Natural properties: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Odor\" title=\"Odor: \">Odor: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#A_bitter_taste\" title=\"A bitter taste: \">A bitter taste: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#How_to_use_citronella_to_repel_flies\" title=\"How to use citronella to repel flies?\">How to use citronella to repel flies?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Make_use_of_natural_ingredients\" title=\"Make use of natural ingredients:\">Make use of natural ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Use_a_diffuser\" title=\"Use a diffuser:\">Use a diffuser:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Applying_sprays\" title=\"Applying sprays:\">Applying sprays:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Using_water_and_citronella_oil\" title=\"Using water and citronella oil:\">Using water and citronella oil:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Citronella_candles\" title=\"Citronella candles:\">Citronella candles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#What_other_insects_does_citronella_repel\" title=\"What other insects does citronella repel?\">What other insects does citronella repel?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Cockroaches\" title=\"Cockroaches:\">Cockroaches:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Bedbugs\" title=\"Bedbugs:\">Bedbugs:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Mosquitoes\" title=\"Mosquitoes:\">Mosquitoes:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Ticks\" title=\"Ticks:\">Ticks:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Ants\" title=\"Ants:\">Ants:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-citronella-repel-flies\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5395 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-728x546.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies-320x240.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5587.-Does-citronella-repel-flies.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, citronella candles are known to keep flies away for up to four hours. Light a citronella candle and the smell will repel flies, stopping them in their tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_flies\"><\/span><strong>Fruit flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests citronella is effective at repelling fruit flies, but the results are still inconclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella has been shown to terminate a variety of fruit fly species, including Drosophila melanogaster and Musca domestica, in preliminary laboratory studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crane_flies\"><\/span><strong>Crane flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella candles repel crane flies. Citronellal, the main ingredient in citronella candles, has been shown to repel some species of mosquitoes, including crane flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a University of Texas study, citronella can repel both adult mosquitoes (Aedes Aegypti) and larval mosquitoes from humans when used outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horse_flies\"><\/span><strong>Horse flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella is very effective at repelling horse flies. Citronella oil repels horse flies as well as other biting insects due to its pheromones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the oil repels other microbial pests such as mosquitoes, fleas, and lice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_flies\"><\/span><strong>Black flies:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella oil repels black flies effectively. Citronella was found to increase black fly larval mortality rates significantly when applied to black fly larvae by the University of Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, mosquitoes and aphids were shown to be effectively controlled by the oil compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellow_flies\"><\/span><strong>Yellow flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>yellow fly larvae were effectively repelled by citronella in a study conducted by the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to mosquitoes and black flies, the oil was effective against other biting insects. The study did not test citronella&rsquo;s effectiveness against yellow fly adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sand_flies\"><\/span><strong>Sand flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, citronella repels sand flies. Citronella is an excellent natural fly repellent because of its repellent properties against other biting flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, citronella has antifungal properties that can help control fungal infections such as athlete&rsquo;s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deer_flies\"><\/span><strong>Deer flies: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deer flies are a common nuisance in warm weather areas, and Citronella oil works well to repel them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost 100% of the essential oil is effective against deer fly larvae, so a little goes a long way. Aphids and mosquitoes have also been found to be effectively controlled by these oils compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_citronella_oil_candles_and_plants_repel_flies\"><\/span><strong>Do citronella oil candles and plants repel flies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Candles and plants infused with citronella oil repel flies.<\/strong> Because Citronella oil has a strong odor that is offensive to mosquitoes and other flying insects, it is often used to repel them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the plant, its leaves can be used as natural mosquito repellents by producing oils that repel these pests from biting them. Eucalyptus oil candles and plants are also sometimes used to repel flies by some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The citronella oil in candles repels flies. A candle infused with citronella oil emits an odor that is both strong and unpleasant and that mosquitoes find offensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to mention that the plants in these arrangements act as natural mosquito repellents in the sense that they produce oils that repel these pests from the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Citronella plants repel flies as well. It is the strong scent of citronella oil that mosquitoes and other flying insects find offensive, which is why they avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the plant is an excellent choice for being used as a natural fly repellent due to its properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, citronella possesses antifungal properties due to the compounds found in its essential oils, which can help control fungal infections such as athlete&rsquo;s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_reasons_why_citronella_repels_flies\"><\/span><strong>5 reasons why citronella repels flies:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many home and garden products that repel flies contain citronella as an ingredient. The citronella oil contains a compound called geraniol, which terminates or inhibits insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has this property that makes it an effective fly repellent. Citronella repels flies for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aromas_of_masks\"><\/span><strong>Aromas of masks: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smell of citronella oil may be an effective fly repellent for some people since it masks any smells that may attract flies. Keeping fly populations at bay can be achieved by masking the scent of other attractants, such as rotting food or garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_strong_scent\"><\/span><strong>A strong scent: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The citronella oil&rsquo;s strong odor makes it useful for repelling flies in addition to its effectiveness as a fly repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of flying insects, including mosquitoes, will not land and seek out your food or drink if they find the smell unpleasant, which may prevent them from landing at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_properties\"><\/span><strong>Natural properties: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the things that make citronella oil so effective at repelling flies is its natural properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As many of the plant&rsquo;s components have insect-terminating properties, it is a useful product for controlling fly populations in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Odor\"><\/span><strong>Odor: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who are trying to avoid attracting fly populations may find citronella oil to be an unpleasant option due to its strong odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A combination of citronella oil and other repellents may be helpful if you&rsquo;re looking for both effective and pleasant results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_bitter_taste\"><\/span><strong>A bitter taste:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella oil has a bitter flavor, which makes it an effective repellent for some people. The bitterness of your food or drinks may deter flies from landing on your food or drinks and seeking them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_citronella_to_repel_flies\"><\/span><strong>How to use citronella to repel flies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few reasons to use citronella as a repellent against flies. Most likely, it would be to mask any attractive smells or to provide some degree of protection from fly populations. There are a few rules to follow when using citronella as a repellent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_use_of_natural_ingredients\"><\/span><strong>Make use of natural ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural ingredients in citronella oil are effective in repelling flies as they are natural products. When using citronella oil as a repellent against flies, it&rsquo;s important to use only high-quality products containing this ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_diffuser\"><\/span><strong>Use a diffuser:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella oil works well as a repellent against flies when diffused. Fly populations will be deterred from landing as the odor will disseminate throughout your environment. It is important to diffuse citronella oil if you want to use it as a repellent against flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_sprays\"><\/span><strong>Applying sprays:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sprays that contain citronella oil can also be used to get rid of flies from surfaces where they are a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can use it to keep your house clean and free of bugs. Remember that citronella oil can be used in many ways as a repellent against flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_water_and_citronella_oil\"><\/span><strong>Using water and citronella oil:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to repel flies is to mix citronella oil with water if you are interested in using it as a repellent against flies. By doing this, you will be able to create an effective spray that can be used in areas where there are flies that are a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citronella_candles\"><\/span><strong>Citronella candles:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella candles are also a great way to repel flies if you want to protect yourself from them. Let the candle burn until it goes out, and then simply light it, and let it burn until it goes out. A citronella plant&rsquo;s aroma will scare off many flies because of its smell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_insects_does_citronella_repel\"><\/span><strong>What other insects does citronella repel?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cockroaches, bedbugs, mosquitoes, and ticks are other insects that citronella repels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should choose a high-quality product and diffuser that will provide the best repellent results for the insects you are trying to control, except if you need to use it on those specific insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cockroaches\"><\/span><strong>Cockroaches:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The oil of citronella is very effective in repelling cockroaches to a great extent. You should however use a high-quality product and diffuser if you have a lot of these pests living in your home to get the most benefits from the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedbugs\"><\/span><strong>Bedbugs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella is also effective in repelling bedbugs, which is another insect that citronella repels. Additionally, this oil can be used as an extermination spray on beds and furniture that are hiding these critters to get rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mosquitoes\"><\/span><strong>Mosquitoes:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common problem in flood-prone areas is the presence of mosquitoes, which can be a real nuisance. Make sure to use high-quality citronella oil-based repellent sprays and diffusers around your home if you intend to use repellent sprays containing citronella oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ticks\"><\/span><strong>Ticks:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citronella oil can also help repel ticks if it is applied topically. Mix a small amount of this oil with water and apply it to the exposed areas of the skin to get the maximum level of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best results, you should also use a powder that repels ticks in addition to repellent cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ants\"><\/span><strong>Ants<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants are a common problem, and citronella oil is a great repellent for them. Treat surfaces where these pesky insects are likely to come into contacts with it, such as around your doors and windows, with this oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly repellents such as citronella are very effective. It contains several volatile compounds, one of which is citronellol, which has been demonstrated to be highly effective in repelling flies. Additionally, citronella is effective at repelling cockroaches, bedbugs, mosquitoes, and ticks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is citronella useful for repelling flies? If so, is it effective? We will explore these questions and more in our exploration of citronella&rsquo;s fly-repelling properties. We will also examine citronella oil&rsquo;s effectiveness and find out which flies it is most effective against. Does citronella repel flies? Citronella repels almost all types of insects. 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