Do Scented Candles Keep The Bugs Away? (Choose The Right Fragrance)
You’ve probably heard that scented candles are the best way to keep bugs away. But what if I told you there are other ways? Well, there are! Using scented candles isn’t just about making your house smell nice; it can help prevent bug bites and other insect pests from entering or staying in your space. Here’s how:
1. Some scents can keep bugs away:
You can try using one of these scents to keep the bugs away:
- Citronella: This is a great option for people who have allergies and want to reduce their contact with bug spray. The scent of citronella can deter mosquitoes, gnats, and flies.
- Eucalyptus: If you like the smell of eucalyptus oil in your home, then it might be time to use it outside as well! The scent acts as an insect repellent by masking any other smells around you (like those from bug sprays), making it more difficult for mosquitoes and other pests like flies to find their way into your home.
- Rosemary: This herb has been used since ancient times—it’s often referred to as “rosemary oil” because its strong aroma will help protect against bugs when burned during incense burnings or religious ceremonies
2. But candles aren’t enough for it to work:
Scented candles are a great way to mask the scent of food, but they aren’t the only option. Here are some other ways that you can use your candles for extra protection:
- Create a relaxing environment. If you’re nervous about being eaten alive by bugs, turn on some music or light some candles and just enjoy them! You’ll be surprised at how calming it is.
- Create a romantic atmosphere (if you’re single). If you’d like to impress someone special with your new knowledge of how candles keep pesky bugs away, then bring them over to where there’s no food anywhere around! This will make them feel special and appreciated in ways they never thought possible before coming over here today (and maybe even fall in love with me!).
3. You need to use these scents in different ways, like in a diffuser or an oil burner:
Scented candles are a great way to make your home smell nice and keep the bugs away, but they can be dangerous if you don’t use them correctly. You need to use these scents in different ways, like in a diffuser or an oil burner.
- Diffusers: These are small bottles filled with water at the top, then topped off with essential oils that release the scent slowly into the air. They work by releasing their fragrance into the air around you without releasing large amounts of smoke or other pollutants into your environment.
- Oil Burners: This device burns pure essential oils rather than synthetic ones like vanilla extract does; so it has even less chemical emissions compared with incense burners which tend towards being carcinogenic when burned improperly (as well as emitting more carbon monoxide).
How Do Scented Candles Work?
Scented candles are made from botanical wax, which is the same substance used to make lotions and perfumes. The scent is added after the wax is melted. When you burn a scented candle, it releases the scent into the air around you.
The way that scented candles work to repel bugs is that they release odors that are not found in nature. Many insects find these odors very offensive and will stay away from an area where there are a lot of scented candles burning.
The most common type of scent used for scented candles is vanilla or lavender oil. These smells have a calming effect on people, which also helps keep bugs away from you and your home!
What Scents Do Bugs Like?
Bugs are attracted to a variety of scents. Some bugs are attracted to a particular scent, like the rainbow plant bug. Others are attracted to many different scents.
Some bugs have perfectly good noses and can differentiate between a wide range of smells. This is particularly true for insects such as bees and wasps which are social insects. The queen bee has special scent glands that produce pheromones that help her find her hive mates by signaling their location in the air.
A few bugs, however, have poor senses of smell or rely on other senses such as sight or hearing to detect food sources. In most cases, these bugs will be drawn to anything that smells good: sweet, sour, or spicy!
What Scents Are Better At Keeping Bugs Away?
| BENEFICIAL INSECTS | PESTS |
| Hoverflies | Aphids, |
| Ground beetles | Small caterpillars, thrips |
| Lady beetles, lacewings, | Moth and beetle larvae, slugs |
| Ichneumon wasp | Aphids, mites, and whiteflies. The wasp lays eggs and larvae feed on hosts such as beetle. |
| Lacewings, lady beetles, hoverflies | Aphids, small caterpillars, soft-bodied insects |
| Parasitic wasps, tachinid flies | Beetle and fly larvae, caterpillars |
| Parasitic wasps, hoverflies | Moth, beetle and fly larvae, whiteflies |
Some essential oils work better than others at keeping away bugs and other pests from your home. Here are some of the best ones:
Peppermint oil: This is one of the most popular essential oils for repelling insects like mosquitoes and fleas because it smells so good! When you combine peppermint oil with water in a spray bottle, it will effectively repel mosquitoes and other flying insects for up to four hours after applying it to your skin or clothing.
Tea tree oil: Another popular scent for repelling bugs is tea tree oil because its strong citrus scent makes it perfect for keeping roaches away from your home. Tea tree oil also helps control head lice
Citronella candle: Citronella candles burn sooty, making them a perfect way for you to keep mosquitoes away from your home or office by wafting their pungent aroma into the air around you. These candles come in a variety of scents and sizes, so be sure to ask if there’s one that suits your needs before purchasing one.
Different Scents Work For Different Bugs
The trick is finding something that smells stronger than their scent, which could be confusing for any would-be host.
If you’re trying to lure a particular species of bug into your home, there are several key elements:
The scent should be strong enough so that it can be detected by the human nose, but not overpowering.
The scent should be unique enough to tell one species from another.
The scent should be consistent across seasons; some species may prefer certain scents over others depending on their preferences during different times of the year.
The Importance of Placement
There are a few things you can do to keep the bugs away from your home:
1. Install a good quality insecticide in strategic locations around your house.
2. Have lighted candles burning throughout the night at various points in your house
3. Keep windows and doors closed during the day to keep out sunlight, which kills insects and attracts them indoors at night
4. Keep children’s toys and other items outside, so that they don’t attract insects inside
5. Keep pets indoors as well
How To Make Your Repellent Candle
You can make your bug-repellent candle in a few simple steps. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Get some essential oils. You can buy them at the grocery store or online, but you might want to look for oils that are specifically made for outdoor uses.
Step 2: Pour the oil into a jar. You’ll want to use a container you don’t mind getting messy with. I used a small glass jar because it was easy to clean up after mixing ingredients.
Step 3: Add your candles and other items of interest (like pictures of bugs). This will help attract bugs away from your home and out of your yard!
Step 4: Light the candle and enjoy!
Why is my bug repellent candle not working?
There are many reasons why a bug-repellent candle may not be working. The first thing to check is the batteries in the device. If the batteries are drained, then it means that they need to be replaced. You can use any type of battery that you have around your home. Batteries should be kept away from children and pets, as they can be poisonous if consumed.
If you are using a candle that has been through several cycles, then it is likely that there will be some corrosion on the wick. This can cause the wick to burn out very quickly and this will eventually lead to your candle burning out completely. If this happens too often then it means that you will need to replace your candle altogether.
If you are using a candle with an electric fan or motor, then there could also be an issue with this part of your device. A common problem with these devices is that they wear out very quickly due to constant use over time.
Conclusion
If you want to keep the bugs away from your home, then there are some ways you can do it. One of them is using scented candles and oils. The other is by trying out different tactics that work together to make it more effective.
