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  Citronella oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Citronella oil is one of the important essential oils obtained from different species of Cymbopogon.
Citronella oil is classified in trade into two types: Ceylon citronella oil, obtained from Cymbopogon nardus Rendle, is the inferior type, while Java Type citronella oil obtained from Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt, is considered superior.
At present, the world production of citronella oil is approximately 7,000 tonnes, the bulk of which is produced in Taiwan, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Brazil, China, Ceylon, India, Argentina, Ecuador, Madagascar, Mexico and the West Indies.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Citronella_oil   (220 words)

  
 Patent 5106622: Repellent composition containing natural oils of citronella, cedar and wintergreen and use thereof
Citronella, fennel, camphor (crude), clove bud oil and clove powder are mentioned.
Of 26 of these, three of the oils of the invention, i.e., citronella oil, pennyroyal oil, and camphor oil, were ranked 15th, 19th and 20th in terms of efficacy.
While citronella, cedar and wintergreen oils are required in the pest repellent compositions, they may also contain natural oil of pennyroyal.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5106622.html   (2425 words)

  
 Barking Study
The citronella spray was not bothersome to owners; one owner found the scent preferable to her dog's body odor.
The one case that did not complete the study (the single citronella collar failure) was an older, spayed female, mixed-breed dog that had been isolated outside the home for about one year after having a mostly indoor dog all of her life.
One owner felt that when the citronella spray collar was worn for prolonged periods of time in bright sunlight, it tended to discharge larger amounts of the citronella solution, but this could not be verified.
www.westwoodanimalhospital.com /BhvArticles/bark_study.htm   (2326 words)

  
 Mistletoe Creations - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella has very powerful qualities as an insect repellant, also helps rid pets of fleas.
Citronella blends well with all citrus oils, cedarwood, eucalyptus, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly.
www.mistletoecreations.com /modules.php?name=Encyclopedia   (4102 words)

  
 Citronella Oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella oil is a volatile oil obtained from the leaves and stem of the plant Cymbopogon winteratus or Cymbopogon nardus.
I have one report on file of a cat that was bathed in citronella oil.
It went into shock and exhibited "abnormal movements." The temperature rose to 39 degrees C. Because the prognosis was poor, the cat was euthanized at the request of the owners.
www.exoticbird.com /gillian/citronella.html   (218 words)

  
 Citronella Collar Dog Training
During citronella collar dog training, your pet gets a small dose of citronella from his or her collar each time he or she misbehaves.
Although there are citronella collar dog training systems that allow you to control when the citronella is released - allowing you to control a wide variety of destructive behaviors - the vast majority of citronella collar dog training systems are intended to stop excessive barking.
The citronella collar dog training systems are also a friend to the busy person - since they work automatically with barking, they require less supervision, allowing busy dog owners to focus on their lives rather than having to disrupt entire schedules in order to train a dog.
www.seefidodogcollars.com /Citronella-Collar-Dog-Training.html   (347 words)

  
 Citronella - Aromatherapy Notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Before the advent of chemical sprays, Ceylon citronella was used in combination with Virginian red cedarwood oil in commercial insect repellents.
The Java type of citronella oil is one of the most widely used perfumery oils.
Because of its high citronellal content (up to 50% of the total volume), and geraniol (up to 45% of the total volume), it's often used as a starting point for perfume materials which are isolated or fractionated from the oil.
www.frontiercoop.com /ac/AromaNotes/Note16.html   (703 words)

  
 Citronella Oil Manufacturers,Palmarosa Oil Wholesale,Citronella Oil Supplier,Palmarosa Oil Suppliers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella Oil is one of the most important part of essential oils.
Distilled from citronella leaves, the oil is cultivated in the areas having tropical climate.
The Citronella Oil is used for scenting of soaps, perfume sprays, insect repellents and disinfectants.
www.indiamart.com /tropiccfarms   (527 words)

  
 Citronella Bark Control Collar
At the first spray of citronella, your dog's natural curiosity will be to seek the origin of the new odor.
The citronella refills contain a gas mixture that is 100% safe for people, animals and the environment.
Citronella is an essential oil that is derived from the stem and leaves of lemon grass and has been used in medicine for a thousand years.
www.worldpetstore.com /abcitbarconc.html   (607 words)

  
 Citronella Oil from Essential7.com
Uses - Citronella essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves (grass), has a distinctly lemony, sharp and camphor like scent.
Citronella is commonly used to deter insects, flea collars, bug sprays, and candles to keep away mosquitoes and other pesky insects.
Properties - Citronella is commonly used to deter insects flea collars, bug sprays, and candles to keep away mosquitoes and other pesky insects.
www.essential7.com /essentialoils/citronella.html   (272 words)

  
 Citronella oil - Insect repellent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella essence was approved as an active secure insect repellent in Canada and the United States in the 40s.
After twelve years of marketing milk and lotion citronella, Laboratoires DRUIDE obtained Health-Canada*'s approval in 1995, based on the studies of two Canadian universities, with volunteers, establishing the efficiency of those preparations.
DRUIDE's citronella contains no methyleugenol, but the PMRA continues to pretend that this molecule is a major element in their decision to prohibit its marketing as a personal insect repellent without distinction of origins or labels.
www.citronella.org   (425 words)

  
 Welcome to Multivet Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The statistical analysis of the two groups (citronella vs. odourless) showed that both sprays were equally effective at interrupting a dog's barking.
It was interesting to note, however, that the citronella spray was slightly more effective since the animal tended to bark less even when the collar was removed.
Once again, the citronella collar was rated slightly higher: 85% of the owners using the citronella collar were satisfied, compared to 80% of the owners with the odourless collar.
www.multivet-inter.com /eng/behavior/beaudet/antibark.html   (755 words)

  
 Will the citronella anti bark collar work for my dog? :   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Citronella anti bark collar is the most effective way to stop dog barking and the kindest.
Citronella bark collars aren’t only a lot nicer than shock collars, they work better.
University studies have shown that citronella anti bark collars are twice as effective as shock collars.
www.fuzzytummy.com /tellmebarking.htm   (318 words)

  
 Citronella candle
Citronella candles are scented with the essential oil citronella which has a light, lemony fragrance.
Citronella candles are available in tea light and votive forms so you can use them in your favorite outdoor candle holders in place of a regular candle.
Also, it is very common to find citronella candles in buckets or pails and often in a metal tin with a lid.
www.1st-at-candle.com /citronella-candle.html   (286 words)

  
 EPA Citronella (021901) Fact Sheet
Oil of Citronella is a volatile, liquid oil derived from dried cultivated grasses.
Citronella is also used in solid products such as candles, cartridges, and rub-on products.
Because of the low toxicity and limited uses of Oil of Citronella, it is not harmful to the environment.
www.epa.gov /pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_021901.htm   (545 words)

  
 Citronella   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella oil is distilled from the herb and is imported from Ceylon.
Citronella oil is obtained from leaves of the lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, and from C.
Two derivatives of citronella oil include the alcohol citronellol and the aldehyde citronellal.
www.uniquelyyoublends.com /citronella.htm   (243 words)

  
 Stop dog barking.
The new Gentle Spray citronella barking collar is safe, humane and remarkably effective.
University studies have shown that citronella barking collars are twice as effective as shock collars.
Recent university studies found citronella barking collars to be twice as effective as anti bark shock collars.
www.placervillevet.com /barking.htm   (434 words)

  
 Solve barking problems with Electronic and Citronella Anti-bark collars.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella spray collars were the subject of a Cornell university study, the goal of which was to find out which collar was more effective: citronella or shock.
Citronella collars have a big advantage over electric in that they cause none of the potential behavior problems (fear and aggression) sometimes associated with electric collars.
If you are looking at buying a bark collar, my suggestion is to try a citronella collar first (buy it from someone who offers a money-back guarantee), then if for some reason it doesn't work, consider the shock collar as a last resort.
www.geocities.com /jetflair/barkcollars.html   (501 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Insect Control
Citronella is the common name for a perennial grass, Cymbopogon nardus, noted for its blue-green tinge and lemon-scented leaves.
Oil of citronella has been in use for more than 50 years as a repellent against mosquitoes, biting flies and fleas.
The leaves are believed by some people to have medicinal value and have been used to treat rheumatism, colds, headaches, back pain, fevers, muscle aches, menstrual problems, digestive problems, fatigue and to increase mental sharpness.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/consumertips/citronella.html   (631 words)

  
 Citronella Remote Dog Training Collar,Spray Commander Collars
Citronella Remote Dog Training Collars aka a Spray Commander is a remote control activated spray collar, for the purpose of training and eliminating problematic behavior in your dog.
When using a Spray Commander Citronella Remote Control Dog Collar, a citronella spray is ejected from a device worn around the dog's neck.
The Citronella Spray can be triggered at a precise moment in time, so that the delay between the unacceptable behavior and the redirection stimulus is instantaneous.
www.mightypets.com /product.asp?3=505   (487 words)

  
 CBC Montreal - Health Canada might swat citronella from shelves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella is the main ingredient in candles and incense burned at campgrounds across the country.
Citronella's application to the skin has raised concerns.
Although Health Canada has no conclusive proof that citronella is dangerous, the ministry prefers to play it safe, and plans to phase out the topical
montreal.cbc.ca /regional/servlet/View?filename=qc_citron20040727   (302 words)

  
 Citronella Collars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The citronella collar releases a spray of the plant-based fragrance when a microphone in the collar senses barking.
The citronella collars were first marketed in the United States in 1995, although they have been available for years in most European countries, where shock collars are illegal for use on pets.
shepherd mix did not complete the study), all owners found the citronella collar to be effective in reducing or stopping nuisance barking and most preferred the fragrance spray.
www.news.cornell.edu /Chronicle/96/6.6.96/barking.html   (622 words)

  
 CBC News: Safety of citronella-based repellents under review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The re-evaluation does not apply to other uses of citronella, such as in candles, as a food additive, or in cosmetics.
The concern, Krepski explained, is that citronella oil may contain a chemical called methyleugenol, which has been shown to be carcinogenic in animal studies.
Citronella, a grass with lemon-scented leaves, grows in tropical climates, particularly in Asia.
www.cbc.ca /story/science/national/2004/09/21/citronella040921.html   (446 words)

  
 citronella on Encyclopedia.com
The plant, with bluish green, lemon-scented leaves, is cultivated in Java and Sri Lanka.
Fed: Citronella and coils reduce risk of mossie fever study
Citronella oil stays steady as industry awaits summer.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/c1/citronel.asp   (254 words)

  
 Introducing bio-gradable CITRONELLA cleaning agent
CITRONELLA is for cleaning and disinfecting of your interior, lavatories, such as toilet-seats, -blocks, taps, tiles etc.
CITRONELLA is used in swimmingpools and sports halls to dispel odours and as a fungicide.
CITRONELLA may be used in the catering-industry, hospitals, old people's homes, factories, apartment buildings, breweries, kennels and zoos, swimming-pools, sports centres, farms etc.
www.xs4all.nl /~wichm/oscar.html   (522 words)

  
 Stony Mountain Botanicals - Herbal Insect Repellents   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The most frequently used natural mosquito repellent is citronella essential oil.
The citronella essential oil is extracted from the plant Cymbopagon nardus and has a pleasant citrus-like aroma.
Usually the citronella is simply mixed with a base such as oil or alcohol at a strength of 5-10% (see ESSENTIAL OILS for precautions).
www.wildroots.com /insect.htm   (761 words)

  
 PMRA | Information Note: Proposed Phaseout of Citronella-Based Personal Insect Repellents
This re-evaluation does not apply to other uses of citronella, such as in candles, as a food additive or as a scenting agent in cosmetics.
Citronella was re-evaluated as part of the PMRA’s current program to re-assess all pesticides registered prior to 1995 to determine if they meet modern health and environmental risk assessment standards.
Natural citronella oil may contain methyleugenol, which has been shown to be carcinogenic in animal studies.
www.pmra-arla.gc.ca /english/highlights/in20040917-e.html   (859 words)

  
 Citronella at Ushiro.com - Exact Search
We are talking about citronella, a perennial grass that is closely related to the lemon grass.
The one I most often see is a form of scented geranium that has a strong citrus scent and is called the citronella geranium, or citrosa plant.
Bats, purple martins, electronic zappers, scent traps, citronella candles and other control methods can all help, Conlon said, but none is likely to be...
ushiro.com /citronella.html   (417 words)

  
 ClickerSolutions Training Treasures
Using the scientific definition of punishment, a citronella collar is considered punishment, because it lessens the likelihood of the reoccurrence of a targeted behavior.
This is important in your case because they specifically used a citronella collar to eliminate barking.
So, I don't think, in the majority of circumstances, a citronella collar is the type of an "aversive punishment" that you are thinking of, but more of a tap on the shoulder to the dog to get his attention.
www.clickersolutions.com /articles/2001b/citronella.htm   (911 words)

  
 Using the Citronella Candle Fragrance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Citronella is made from citronella grass or the technical term cymbopogon nardus.
The Chinese have been known to use citronella leaves to help relieve rheumatism, and other uses for this particular plant have been to relieve digestive and menstrual ailments, migraines, fatigue, neuralgia, and to fight the common cold or influenza.
It is said that citronella has a very low toxicity, and is not harmful to wildlife or the environment.
candles.articleinsider.com /64377_citronella_candle_fragrance.html   (361 words)

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