Bye Bye Bug Candles

Time:30 min

Difficulty:Medium

There’s nothing better than a summer evening outside until you hear that pesky buzzing and suddenly you get bit! Save your campfires, family dinners, and sunset-watching with these DIY floating citronella candles!

Fill your jars in this order:

Fresh herbs

Rosemary, basil, thyme, and lavender work well.

Water

Fill it up to an inch below the lid rings and leave enough space for your candle.

Optional:

10-20 drops of essential oil (depending on the size of your jar). A mix of citronella and lemongrass works great!

1 lime wedge and 2 lemon slices

The fruit and the citrus oils are great as natural bug repellent!

Floating candle

A tea light candle works perfectly for this DIY!

That’s it! These will last about 3-4 days before the herbs and citrus need replacing. That means they’ll last for the entire weekend!

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85 COMMENTS

elliemd December 15, 2022 At 5:54 pm

THIS WILL BE SO USEFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
averycraig December 17, 2022 At 8:22 am

Are you able to do this activity at fall?
albernikatie December 20, 2022 At 10:57 am

Yes I think so
DarthElliot December 23, 2022 At 5:43 am

That is something my dad will love!
AFpanda January 7, 2023 At 1:34 pm

No more bugs in my backyard!
Douglas January 15, 2023 At 2:41 pm

I think this is a great idea!
anna301 January 17, 2023 At 7:03 pm

This is a super great idea nice thinking!
lizmarie16 January 20, 2023 At 5:43 pm

My mom will love it
Emmanranger January 22, 2023 At 1:46 pm

There’s no bugs in my backyard
FarmerMax January 26, 2023 At 12:42 am

It makes my Hands smell

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