With the warm weather comes the first annoying mosquitoes, which can make some evenings unbearable. Remedies are needed that help against these insects. There are quite a few herbs that scare away mosquitoes and from which youMake your own insect repellentcan. Today we'll tell you how you can make mosquito candles yourself using plants like these. With our instructions, you can make a mosquito candle yourself that matches your taste in terms of scent and is also perfect for giving as a gift.
Make your own mosquito candle with citrus
Citrus scents are one of the biggest enemies of mosquitoes, which is why they are the perfect ingredient if you make your own mosquito candle. The easiest way to get the scent is touse essential oil. You can mix this into the wax. What is particularly advantageous is that this is a very strong scent, so a good effect is guaranteed. This scent is used for both of our candle recipes. Of course, you can also replace it with others or combine it if you don't like citrus scents. For example, the following are well suited:
- Lavender
- Eucalyptus
- Lemon eucalyptus
- peppermint
- Rosemary
- Geran
- Lemongrass
With lemon scent
Citrus scents are not particularly popular with mosquitoes and other insects. That's why they're perfect if you want to make yourself comfortable outdoors in the evening. Relax on the terrace, balcony or in the garden in a romantic atmosphere without being bothered by mosquitoes. This is how you can make this mosquito candle yourself:
- 450 g beeswax, soy wax or leftover candles
- 215g coconut oil
- candle wick
- Container for the candle
- Cookware for melting the wax
- citrus essential oil
- Other oils as desired, such as eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, clove oil
- optional: hot glue to fix the wick; Sticks or other tools to hold the wick until the wax sets
Instructions
Would you like the mosquito candledo it Yourself, first melt the wax on the stove or a cooker. Once melted, turn off the heat and add the coconut oil. When the wax and oil have melted together and have cooled a little, add a few drops of citrus oil and stir everything together well. Now hold the wick in the container provided (you can fix the lower end with a drop of hot glue so that it doesn't slip). Pour a little wax into the container and let it harden to fix the wick well. If this first layer has hardened, you can fill the container with more wax. The easiest way to keep the wick straight is to support it with a stick, pen, or similar item placed over the edges of the container.
You can also use particularly large containers if you make the mosquito candle yourself and then simply work several wicks into the wax and light them later.
Ideas for a pleasant scent mix:
- 50 drops of lemon + 30 drops of lemon eucalyptus + 20 drops of peppermint
- 60 drops lemon + 25 drops orange + 25 drops lemongrass
- 40 drops of lemon + 30 drops of lavender + 10 drops of clove
- 45 drops of lemon + 30 drops of cedarwood + 15 drops of rosemary
Amounts may vary depending on the amount of wax, brand and personal preference.
Floating anti-mosquito candle for outdoor use
If melting wax is too complicated for you, you can also try another variant: givesuitable herbsand scents simply in water and then let a candle float in this scented water. You get a pretty decoration for outside with a practical side effect - the mosquitoes are scared away by the scents. This is how you can make this type of mosquito candle yourself:
For 3 candles:
- 3 large mason jars
- essential oils – lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, citrus
- fresh rosemary, lavender and/or eucalyptus sprigs
- fresh lemon and/or lime slices
- 3 floating candles
- Water
This is how it's done:
Place two to three citrus slices and twigs in each glass. The essential oils are then put into the jars. You can use the following recipes for this:
- 10 drops of lavender + 10 drops of peppermint
- 10 drops eucalyptus + 10 drops lime
- 10 drops eucalyptus + 10 drops peppermint + 10 drops lemon
Fill the glasses with water and stir everything together well. Then you can put the candles in the water and light them.
Tips:You can also use artificial branches instead of fresh ones and just use them as decoration. However, the real ones as well as the oils help in the fight against mosquitoes. If you choose the mason jars, make sure the neck is large enough for a candle to float inside.
