You can also try to find smaller citronella candles to double your Tiki torches as a DIY mosquito torch! To ensure the paint lasts through the elements, use brands like Krylon or Rust-Oleum when ...

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 ...

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.