These DIY mosquito repellent candles are a natural way to get rid of those pesky bugs buzzing around your ears.
Why we love this project
Did you know you can make your own DIY mosquito repellent candles? With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, these candles are not only pretty decorative but repel unwanted pests in your yard and are super easy to make!
These repellent candles use clean natural ingredients to repel mosquitoes. We can show you how to make them 3 different ways using a combination of lavender and peppermint, eucalyptus and lime, or lemon, eucalyptus and peppermint. On top of that, these candles are beautiful decorations that make them wonderful for outdoor parties or even weddings and showers.
related to – If you have extra citrus, make some pretty Lemon lime votive candles!
Useful project information:
- Age Level: 12 and up
- Mess factor: Small
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Time to complete: Less than 10 minutes
- Price Estimate: Less than $10.00
Craft supplies you will need
Find the complete list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.
How to make mosquito repellent candles
Here are step by step photos and instructions to help you visualize how to build this project. Please scroll down to print the instructions!
- Cut lemons (and/or limes) into 1⁄4” thick slices and place 2-3 slices inside each glass jar.
- Place 2-3 sprigs of herbs (lavender, rosemary or eucalyptus) in each jar.
- Add essential oil (See the recipes below in the printable instruction card).
- Fill the jar with water up to the neck, submerging the citrus slices and sprigs of greens.
- Place a floating candle inside the jar.
Expert crafting tips
- Having an outdoor party? Make a big batch of these beautiful floating mosquito repellent candles to display throughout the yard.
- you can buy Unscented floating candles from a local craft store or online.
- Sprigs of fresh herbs like rosemary or lavender work as an added defense against mosquitoes, but you can certainly use fake herbs as well.
- use Large mouth mason jarAny size you like so you have room for your floating candles. If you decide to use a jar larger than 16 ounces, you can easily double the recipe calling for each candle so as not to dilute the mixture too much.
Spring and summer are our favorite times of the year, but with those lovely seasons come bugs, and the deadliest of them all, mosquitoes. I love being able to sit on my porch in peace without having my arms, legs, hands, face swat… you name it. Enter, these DIY mosquito repellent candles! Which one will you try?
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Mosquito repellent candles
With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, these DIY mosquito repellant candles are not only pretty decorative but also work to ward off unwanted pests in your yard.
Makes: 3 Candles
supplies
- 3 Large mouth mason jar in various sizes
- essential oil Lavender, peppermint, lime, eucalyptus, lemon
- Fresh or fake greenery Lavender stems, rosemary sprigs, eucalyptus stems
- Fresh lemon and lime
- 3 Floating candles
- Tap water Enough to fill each jar
Recipe 1
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
Recipe 2
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops Lime essential oil
Recipe 3
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
Instructions
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Cut lemons (and/or limes) into 1⁄4” thick slices and place 2-3 slices inside each glass jar.
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Place 2-3 sprigs of herbs (lavender, rosemary or eucalyptus) in each jar.
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Add essential oils (see recipes above).
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Fill the jar with water up to the neck, submerging the citrus slices and sprigs of greens.
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Place a floating candle inside the jar.
Expert tips and FAQs
- Sprigs of fresh herbs like rosemary or lavender work as an added defense against mosquitoes, but you can certainly use fake herbs as well.
- Use a wide mouth mason jar, whatever size you want so you have room for your floating candles. If you decide to use a jar larger than 16 ounces, you can easily double the recipe calling for each candle so as not to dilute the mixture too much.
This post originally appeared here on May 14, 2021.
