Lemongrass contain the compounds geranial, neral, geraniol and citronellol. Out of the 4 compounds, geranial and neral are present in higher amounts than geraniol and citronellol. These chemicals will change their host-seeking and blood-feeding behaviour, making them unable to bit people.
Growing tips for lemongrass:
Harvest lemongrass frequently as it can grow fast. This prevent overcrowding and encourages new growth
Require a pot with large space for growth
Recommended to use clay soil with mixed with kitchen vegetable waste for a healthy growth
To prevent fungus growth in lemongrass plant, sprinkle baking soda powder on the plant
Similar to citronella, give it a least 6 hours of sunlight daily for a healthy growth
Other uses of lemongrass plant and its essential oils:
Making infused tea with green tea leaves to reduce inflammation in the body
Using as a herb in soups and stews
Using for alleviating colds and nose congestion
Using for aromatherapy uses
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Plant4repellent recommends using a combination of lemongrass essential oil and olive oil. This can provide 98.8% protection against mosquitoes, as seen from this 2015 research. Combining lemongrass essential oil diluted with distilled water as a anti mosquito spray can provide about 2.5 hours of repelling action from this study.
Lemongrass plant can be extracted for essential oils to be made for mosquito repellent products in the form of lemongrass essential oil candles, lemongrass mosquito repellent spray and lemongrass mosquito repellent soaps.