If you want to make citronella candles, add five to 10 drops of citronella oil to the melted wax and stir. You can add other scented oils, too, including old perfume samples.

Swat all you want, but without one of these burning, you’re bound to wake up with itchy bites. Here are our recommendations for the best citronella candles!

Do citronella candles work? Citronella candles, like other products containing the essential oil, are touted for their bug repellent properties and they’re undeniably more appealing than DEET.

These large, and long-lasting, citronella candles are perfect for a backyard patio or deck, with three simple, but stylish, color options; we are particularly fond of the ivory.