Does anyone know about the safety of citronella around birds? I know candles are a big no no but what about other products containing citronella, namely bug repelling bracelets? I’ve found several that I like with various combos of citronella, geraniol, sometimes lemongrass, in them. They produce a noticeable odor but not overwhelming and they’re not oily or anything, and they do work as a basic mosquito repellent. Loop two on various ankles or wrists and I’m set for an average warm evening.
I do like taking Biscuit outside for the summer sunshine but the bugs in this godforsaken swamp hell are getting to be too much for me without repellent. I’m intensely allergic and too many bites can set off a systemic mast cell reaction that lasts for days and is absolutely miserable. They bite through clothes too, so long sleeves won’t help, even if that were a viable option being I also have heat intolerance. I really don’t want to wear anything harsh around him but I thought maybe the bands might be safe? Even just on my ankles away from where I’m holding him on my arm would help a ton. A couple sources I found said it’s basically nontoxic to avians, others say it’s dangerous, does anyone know which is true?
