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Where to buy citronella?

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  • Let me know how you get on buying it!
    Will it get rid of silverfish do you think?
  • When we were in Sri Lanka the locals used citronella oil to rub a small amount on their skin to keep the mossies at bay.

    I'm sure that I heard someone asking for it a tesco pharamacy and they said they were getting some in.....so perhaps ask and they may be able to get some.
  • They probably watch how clean is your house - I think sales of certain things rocket when they use them! Not sure there will be much of a market for sour goats milk though!
  • banofi
    banofi Posts: 35 Forumite
    just seen this message as I had a massive spider last night and decided to google it. Avon sell a dry oil body spray that contains citronella, the marines use it to deter insects! it's called Fresh n Dry Dry oil Spray (it has to be that scent). I wonder how you got on with citronella? i'm about to spray it everywhere!!
  • SUESMITH_2
    SUESMITH_2 Posts: 2,093 Forumite
    just be careful where you spray it, as obviously it's greasy and might mark your fabrics and wallpaper
    'We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time
  • Local chemists sometimes sell it. I put a few drops of the neat oil around window frames to keep away wasps. Seems to work for about a month before it needs renewed.
  • Simez
    Simez Posts: 4 Newbie
    I just bought some from my local Weldricks chemist in Doncaster, £2.19/ 10ml, but I actually want to try it sprayed on some bark chippings as a CAT repellent!
    Any thoughts?
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