Mosquito candles

To prevent the attack of blood-sucking insects, different types of repellent agents are used. One of them is mosquito candles. Let's talk about the principle of action of this product, about the main active ingredients in its composition and the features of its application.

Candles for mosquitoes and mosquitoes include components that have a repellent, that is, repelling insects, action. When a mosquito candle burns, these substances are released and released into the air.

Insects, against which the action of the candle is directed, does not approach the source of the smell. Accordingly, people within the range of the repellent do not suffer from mosquito, mosquito and midge bites.

The components that repel flying insects are natural essential oils of some plants.

Mosquito suppositories (also mosquito suppositories) differ in several ways:

• repellent type;
• burning time;
• radius of action;
• conditions of use - indoors or outdoors;
• design and volume of a container for a candle (a jar with a lid, a sleeve, a pot, a bucket with or without a handle, a "watering can", a glass).

Essential oils are most commonly used as repellents:

• citronella,
• fir,
• clove tree.

These repellent products are of two types. Some of them are intended for use only outdoors, others can be used in a well-ventilated room of a certain area, as indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions for the product.

The radius of action of the repellent outdoors, in an open space, can be up to 3 meters. Products flavored with natural essential oils should be used with caution by people prone to allergic reactions.

Aroma candles from mosquitoes are presented in stores in a fairly wide range. We list some brands of these products.

The Gardex Family repellent candle can be used both to illuminate the space in the evening and to repel insects - this product contains citronella oil.

The repellent can be applied both outdoors and in a well-ventilated 25 cc area. m. Radius of action - 3 m. Burning time - up to 20 hours. The candle is placed in a metal jar with a lid.

Argus Garden Citronella Repellent Tea Candles are sold in a set of 9 and provide protection from mosquitoes for up to three hours. Can be used both outdoors and indoors.

Nadzor Botanic Citronella Mosquito Candle is designed for outdoor use, including lighting. The radius of action is up to 2 m. The time it takes for the candle to burn out is up to 3 hours. The candle is placed in a metal mold.

The Super Bat Candle Scented with Citronella Oil comes in a metal can with a lid. The burning time of the product is 35 hours. Outdoor mosquito protection - up to 3 sq. m and indoors - 25 sq. m.

The paraffin candle is produced in a metal can, the product is designed for 40 hours of burning and contains citronella oil. Also on sale are Chameleon sets of six citronella-scented tea candles.

Boyscout Help sells outdoor candles in metal shapes, designed for 4 and 7 hours of burning, as well as sets of six small tea candles and sets of street candles on a cane.

This product has a fir aroma. Designed for outdoor use, can be used for street lighting. A mixture of paraffins with perfume is poured into a cylindrical tin can.

The Belgian brand Spaas also produces garden scented candles with citronella oil, which provides a repellent effect. The burning time of the product is 9 hours. The paraffin wax is placed in a large ceramic bowl with a diameter of 17.5 cm.

Scented candle "Citronella" from the Russian brand Mi & ko is made on the basis of soy wax with the addition of citronella and geranium oils.

The Citronella candle from the Russian brand Siberina is made from vegetable wax and contains essential citronella oil.

Several types of repellent scented candles are sold under the Aroma Harmony brand:

• "Lavender";
• Rose and Frankincense;
• Lime and Ginger.

Repellents come in cans or glass cups.

NPO "Garant" produces aromatic repellent candles with natural essential oils:

• juniper,
• carnations,
• citronella.

The radius of action of the aroma candles is 1-2 m, the burning time is from 4 to 12 hours.

When choosing this repellent product, you should be guided by the conditions of its use, which are indicated in the instructions for the product. If the candle is intended only for street lighting, then it should be used in an open space.this repellent should not be purchased for indoor use. Outdoor candles are usually large in volume. To scare away insects indoors, you must choose candles that are designed specifically for these purposes.

The choice of fragrances in such insect repellents is small, mostly they all contain citronella oil., however, you can find products with the addition of geranium oil or with the scent of fir and even lavender and rosemary.

The use of such repellents should be done with caution, given the fact that in this case you have to deal with open fire. It is necessary to adhere to all the rules that are usually required to be observed when handling ordinary household candles:

• the aroma candle should be placed on a stable, flat surface made of non-combustible material;
• the candle should be strictly vertical;
• you need to make sure that there are no objects made of flammable and combustible materials nearby;
• when using such a repellent indoors, ensure good ventilation of the room;
• do not use a candle in a draft, do not place it near an open window or near a fan;
• the product should not be used in case of intolerance to essential oils;
• a lit candle must not be left unattended.