Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle ...

While citronella is the most effective, you can also add lemongrass, eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint for a stronger bug-repelling blend. Add some wax dyes to create colorful candles. Let the ...

But there’s no indication that citronella candles provide more protection than any other smoke. Repellent bracelets, mosquito traps, and sound-based products likely won’t work, either.