Homemade citronella oil

These DIY Citronella candles made in mason jars are perfect to keep the mosquitoes away from your patio this summer. I love how simple they are to make and they look pretty enough for any of my outdoor parties. #entertainingdiva #Citronella #candles #outdoorspaces #entertaining #summer

We've compiled a list of 15 DIY citronella candles, sprays, bracelets, and more for keeping insects outside of your comfort zone. Great for summer!

Mosquitoes bugging you? Here’s how to make your very own DIY citronella candles with essential oils! These candles are SO easy to make.

The following is a post from contributing writer Lana. I'm not sure about you, but we have had a record amount of rain this year. With rain brings bugs, i.e. mosquitoes. We love to be by the poolside without having to wear bug repellent so we took matters into our own hands.

Make this simple & effective natural bug repellent with essential oils and other natural ingredients to keep mosquitos and insects away.

Combine in a 16 oz bottle: 15 drops lavender oil 3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract 1/4 Cup lemon juice. Fill bottle with water. Shake & it's ready to use. Spray on yourself. (& I guess whatever you wanna keep skeeters off of.)

I LOVE these DIY Citronella candles! They'll be perfect to get rid of the mosquitoes on my patio this summer.

Citronella is an oil derived from the leaves and stems of varieties of the nard grass or lemon grass family. Its primary use is as a safe, nontoxic insect repellent. Diluted citronella oil can be applied directly to the skin. Commercial oils manufactured through distillation can be expensive.