Health Canada pulling last of citronella-based bug sprays

Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 04:31 in Biology & Nature

Health Canada is pulling the last citronella-based bug sprays off the shelves by December because of “the absence of adequate safety data.” The move has left scientists who advised Health Canada on the issue, befuddled by the phase-out. So are many consumers who prefer natural bug sprays.

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