Citronella Candles Are Another Great Option For Outdoor Candles

Citronella candles are another great option for outdoor candles. How many times have you been having a BBQ or a meal outside and flies and other insects ruin the party for you? Citronella candles are candles which are mixed with essential oil from citronella, a grass native to Asia. The main producers of Citronella oil is China and Indonesia these 2 countries produce nearly 40% of the worlds oil, it is used as a natural insect repellent with citronella candles classically being used to keep insects like mosquitoes away from decks, campsites, and other outdoor locations. Citronella candles are an effective mosquito repellent.



Citronella Candles, like any other candle, should always be used with candleholders including and T-lights. Avoid placing them directly onto a surface, ensure the wick is kept trimmed and that the flame is not in a very exposed area. People light citronella candles on porches and patios in the evening to allow their family or friends to gather without being bitten by bugs. Citronella candles can also add style to your garden and be a part of your outdoor decorations. Research has shown that the oil has great a great effect in repelling the Aedes aegypti or the yellow fever mosquito. Research has also shown the oil is a great repellent for body louse and head louse.

The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and Geraniol. These chemicals as used extensively in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and the flavouring industries throughout the world.

You can also purchase votive candles for use indoors, normally in sets of about 20 for about $15.00, as far as I understand you can also purchase just the oil from Amazon that costs about $10.00 for around 50 oz, but mostly you’ll find the candles in a decorative bamboo casing.