Citronella Candles: Keep Bugs Away

Citronella candles are a decorative and effective way to deter biting insects and mosquitoes, but the trick to using citronella candles for effective mosquito control is volume. While a single citronella candle can only provide so much protection, a central grouping of several citronella candles combined with citronella candle torches around the edge of your patio or outdoor area is the most effective approach to repelling mosquitoes and other biting insects.

Making sure you space citronella candles safely held in glass containers at close intervals around the outdoor area you intend to use will help to create a "screen" of candles that will help to increase the average proximity of guests to the citronella (the closer a person is to the citronella candle, the better protection from mosquitoes and biting insects they receive).