4 Citronella Gel Air Freshener

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For non-arachnophobes, it’s hard to understand why so many people can’t stand spiders. They are tiny (even large British house spiders have a leg span of up to just 6-7cm) and very unlikely to harm you. Plants such as mint, lemongrass or eucalyptus will not only elevate your bathroom interior but they’ll help ward off spiders as they hate these kind of aromas,” says Holland. Though it may require more frequent application than chemical-based repellents, it's a great way to protect yourself without exposing yourself to toxins. How to use Citronella essential oil? Syneresis is the expulsion of liquid from a gel, which was evaluated by storing the samples at temperatures 5°C and 35°C for 24, 48, and 72 h. These were subsequently placed on a dish to collect the water released during the storage time, and syneresis rate was calculated by determining and comparing the weight loss through the procedure with the initial value. 3. Result and Discussion 3.1. Mosquito Repellency of Citronellal, Citronellol, and Geraniol

You can add 6-8 drops to your essential oil diffuser with 100 ml of water to fill your home with its fragrance. Aroma bead air fresheners are harmless, provided parrots don’t swallow them. Since aroma beads are brightly colored and circular, a parrot can mistake them for seeds or nuts and eat them.

Citronella Essential Oil Recipes

This 31 piece deluxe kit is a great starter set that will give you the key essential oil bottles you will need to bring your essential oils to life. Here are the 31 pieces included in this kit: The data obtained were compared using -tests, and a value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant, using SPSS as the analytical tool. 2.4. Ethics Dengue fever (DF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease, known to be one of the major life-threatening health problems, in the absence of proper vaccine or treatment. Annually, an estimate of 390 million infections occur worldwide [ 1], and data from 76 countries show a double fold increase every decade between 1990 and 2013, with the highest cases being reported in Asia [ 2]. Moreover, dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti. The Aedes aegypti colony was reared in the Insecticide Assessment Laboratory of the Research and Development Center for Vector Health and Disease Reservoirs. The repellence of citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol was evaluated against the Aedes aegypti females presented in cages and tested under laboratory conditions as described by Kim et al., where method description partly reproduces wording [ 3]. The cage was divided into three compartments, while a rat was restricted in a wire net, and then the tested samples (1 g) were placed in the first compartment ( ) of polyester netting (200 mesh) woven with stainless frames. In addition, a disposable piece of cardboard with a center hole (9 cm) was inserted into one-third of the second square section (acrylic cage, length), while the first and third polyester nettings were fitted at each end of this acrylic cage. Conversely, the third compartment was designed identically with the first, to which 30 nonblood-fed female mosquitoes (aged 5-10 d) were introduced, and the number that migrated into the treated compartment was counted at 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes postapplication. In addition, all tests were performed five times, and mosquito repellency was calculated using the following equation: There are many citronella diffuser blend combinations. Here are some of our favorites: Refresh Diffuser Blend with Citronella Essential Oil

Although most essential oils have potent scents that can overwhelm a parrot’s lungs and air sacs, there are essential oils that are milder for use by pet bird owners, including: In the guide we are going to be talking about everything diffusion - what it means, what diffusers are, how to diffuse, PLUS tons of diffuser blend recipes. By the time you are done reading this, you'll be a pro at diffusing essential oils. But do they work? We asked bathroom design expert George Holland from Victorian Plumbing and Oxford for their (often contrasting) thoughts on how to gently encourage spiders to scuttle off elsewhere. Here is what we discovered. Our plugins are manufactured to the highest quality and vigorously tested. They are CE Certified, CTS Certified and RoHS certified. Portable and travel-friendly: The compact size of the roller bottles makes them perfect for on-the-go use, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of essential oils anytime, anywhere.Fractionated Coconut Oil is a beneficial oil with a variety of uses. It is derived from coconut oil and is odorless, colorless, and has a longer shelf life than traditional coconut oil. It is also always in liquid form. Dilution control: By mixing your essential oils with a carrier oil in the roller bottle, you can easily control the potency and concentration of your blends. Syneresis is regarded as an instability phenomenon and also described as the “spontaneous contraction of a gel, accompanied by the expulsion of liquid from the pores” [ 21]. This has been reported in some protein and polysaccharide gels, including carrageenan [ 22]. In addition, formula IV 5°C exhibited the highest syneresis and pH of 75.34% in 72h and 7.35, respectively, suggesting the prominent instability under low temperatures. Furthermore, the highest and most significantly different pH was attained in formula IV, while formula I exhibited a comparably higher instability at 35°C, with a syneresis of 77.11% in 72h, with a pH value of 5.47. However, formula VI showed the least rate amongst all, at 5°C and 35°C.

Although potpourri is made from natural organic products that aren’t harmful, a parrot might still find the scent unpleasant if it is too strong, so don’t put it next to the bird’s cage and monitor its response. Safety Precautions: Made for ages 12 and up. Essential oil roll-ons come ready-made at a five percent dilution in an organic fractionated coconut oil base. The repellent activity of each was measured by evaluating the protection period against the bites of Aedes aegypti within one hour. The result identified geraniol as the component with the highest activity ( up to ). The repellency estimated within a 60-minute period was for geraniol, for citronellol, and for citronellal. Despite the fact that statistical analysis showed no significant difference between citronellol and geraniol, the repellency of the latter substantially varied from the other two components, although all three reduced in effectivity over time as a result of their volatility. This result corresponds with previous reports that also demonstrate a decline in the rate of repellency for citronella oil [ 11, 14]; hence, the current study focuses on the production of an air freshener gel, as a strategy to control component release, decrease evaporation rate, and prolong the effects [ 15]. These gels possibly dampen the bad smells inside a room, causing an elevated feeling of comfort. Air freshener gel, which acts as mosquito repellent is still rarely found on the market. Air freshener gel product with carrageenan was found in US patent number 9.352.060 B2. In this patent, the air freshener formulation has a composition of perfume oils, dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, polyethylene glycol 1000, and carrageenan gel. Hence, in this study, we used carrageenan along with other materials to control the release of Java citronella oil’s major compounds [ 16]. 3.2. Controlled Release and Storage Life

Citronella is a powerful oil that is known for its insect-repelling properties and can help to create a peaceful environment. There are various things to consider when using scented candles to improve the scent of the home when you have a companion parrot. The most important factors are as follows: This Stress Relief blend can be used to help relax your mind and body after work or before bedtime. Additionally, it can promote a night of deeper and more restful sleep. Targeted application: The rollerball allows you to apply your oils directly to targeted areas, ensuring maximum efficacy for specific concerns. The mosquito repellency data, controlled release data, and all physicochemical investigation data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request. Conflicts of Interest

Synthetic air fresheners, including aerosol sprays or plug-in devices, carry chemical compounds that linger in the air with life-threatening consequences for all bird species. Usually, aerosol air fresheners comprise a blend of chemicals that give off a distinct scent, and in most cases, these compounds are entirely chemical-based and unnatural. Fractionated Coconut Oil is known for its ability to deeply moisturize the skin and dilute essential oils for safe topical application.Add a few drops of bird-safe essential oil and put the mixture inside an oven, setting the temperature to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Citronella is another essential oil used in diffusers to improve the scent of homes. Unfortunately, the aroma of citronella oil is too strong for most parrots to tolerate. The study protocol was approved by the Health Research Ethics Committee of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. 2.5. Formulation of Air Freshener Gel While parrots are sensitive to fragrances, there are still air freshener products you can use in the home without jeopardizing the health and well-being of an avian pet. These include the following: Parrot-Safe Essential Oils Safety Precautions: Made for ages 12 and up. Essential oil roll-ons come ready-made at a four to five percent dilution in an organic fractionated coconut oil base.