Eucalyptus Lemon or Lemon Eucalyptus has a long history in the fragrance industry and traditional healthcare but today it is most commonly used in natural mosquito repellents. The insecticidal properties which help to repel insects comes from the citronellal content of the oil. Eucalyptus Lemon normally has twice as much as citronella and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is the only natural oil recommended by the CDC to repel Aedes aegypti mosquito, the species of mosquito which spreads the Zika virus and Dengue fever in most countries.
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