We made a similar mistake. No LEMONGRASS OIL available locally, so friend 
bought some, labelled as lemon-grass but it had that unmistakeable 
citronella smell. We were later able to buy another brand of lemongrass 
essential oil which smelled like lemon! Your post explains why the 
citronella was labelled as lemongrass - thanks.

The citronella-lemongrass oil did not work at all, and we were sure it kept 
the bees away from the trap hive, as it does mosquitoes and flies.

The lemony lemongrass oil works a treat. Just put a few drops on the landing 
board of the trap hive. We swear by it.

Don't trust the label. Always uncap the essential oil bottle and waft the 
scent towards your nostrils. Not a good idea to take a direct sniff of any 
strong odours. If the shop keeper wont allow you to uncap before purchase, 
try another outlet. Our 15ml bottle cost over $16au - too expensive to buy 
the wrong smell!

Louisa
Bugga-Bugga Creek Apiary
Kangaroo Island

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