11 DIY Bug Repellent Candles To Keep Insects Away

summer citronella floating candles

summer citronella floating candles (via adventures-in-making)

Planning an outdoor party? Or just like to stay outdoors and enjoy fresh air? Then you need to keep mosquitoes away not to get bitten! An easy and cool way to do that is to make bug repellent candles, which are not only great to keep the bugs away but also great for décor. The main component for such candles is citronella oil, and then you can add whatever you like: different paints, fruit, flowers and so one – just for décor. A beautiful idea is to make a floating candle and highlight that it’s summer using fresh herbs, lemons and limes. Read the tutorials below to find out how to make these!

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colorful citronella candles (via https:)

colorful citronella candles (via https:)

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blue mason jar bug repellent candles (via liliesandloafers)

blue mason jar bug repellent candles (via liliesandloafers)

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citronella candles of old ones (via themakeyourownzone)

citronella candles of old ones (via themakeyourownzone)

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mosquito repellent candle (via herbalhealthcare-daw)

mosquito repellent candle (via herbalhealthcare-daw)

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tin can citronella candles (via gardentherapy)

tin can citronella candles (via gardentherapy)

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beeswax citronella candles (via designsponge)

beeswax citronella candles (via designsponge)

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easy citronella candles (via pinsandprocrastination)

easy citronella candles (via pinsandprocrastination)

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bucket repellent candles (via littlehousebigheart)

bucket repellent candles (via littlehousebigheart)

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scented floating citronella candles (via savvysugar)

scented floating citronella candles (via savvysugar)

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soy wax citronella candles (via positivelysplendid)

soy wax citronella candles (via positivelysplendid)