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Citronella incense stick
Citronella incense sticks has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent and as an animal
repellent. It is found in many familiar insect repellent products: candles, lotions, gels, sprays and
towelette wipes for use on clothing and people. These products repel various insects, some of which
are public health pests, such as mosquitoes, biting flies and fleas. When used according to the
label, citronella products are not expected to cause harm to humans, pets or the environment.
Oil of Citronella is a volatile, liquid oil derived from dried cultivated grasses. It works by repelling
animals and insects without harming or killing them. It has a distinctive odor, which repels certain
animals.
Uses of citronella other than in incense stick:

Oil of Citronella is used on humans and their clothing to repel insects. In tablet or pellet form it is also used in recreational areas, outdoor
household areas, and around trees and shrubs. Animal collars and tags containing citronella are used on pets and other domestic animals to
repel fleas and ticks.

Target pests: Repels various specific insects including mosquitoes, black flies, fleas, and ticks.

Application Methods: Products containing Oil of Citronella are applied in various ways:

1. Liquid products are sprayed or applied by hand (cloth wipe-on) on skin or clothing.

2. Citronella is also used in solid products such as candles, cartridges, and rub-on products.

3. It is used in flea collars for cats and dogs.
In studies using laboratory animals, Citronella incense stick shows little or no toxicity. The only concern is skin irritation. Because some
products are applied to human skin, EPA requires proper precautionary labeling to help assure safe use. Therefore, if used according to label
instructions, citronella is not expected to pose health risks to people, including children and other sensitive populations.

Oil of Citronella has been used extensively since 1948 without any reports of adverse effects of concern.
Based on laboratory animal studies, Oil of Citronella incense stick poses minimal or no risks to wildlife. Because of the low toxicity and limited uses of Oil of Citronella, it is not
harmful to the environment. No adverse effects are expected for use around the home.
Oil of Citronella is considered so unlikely to cause harmful effects that some citronella products are exempt from the usual regulation. However, registration is required for those
products that do not meet the criteria for exemption (for instance, they contain other ingredients that EPA has not classified as minimal risk).
EPA defines a public health pest as any organism that can cause or transmit human disease, or can cause human discomfort or injury. Examples include fleas, mosquitoes, ticks,
and biting flies. To help protect the public’s health, EPA requires registrants of products used against public health pests to prove the product meets specific standards for
effectiveness as well as for safety. The products currently registered with Citronella incense stick as the active ingredient for use against public health pests, such as mosquitoes,
ticks and fleas, have met the applicable standards.
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