10 Mosquito Repelling Tricks We Can't Wait to Try This Week
Prevent pesky mosquitoes and the resulting uncomfortable itchiness.
Make pretty citronella luminaries
Turn empty paint cans into mosquito repellent citronella luminaries. Get tutorial here
Display gorgeous lavender and mint planters
Use two common plants to create a gorgeous mosquito repellent patio planter. Get tutorial here
Float a candle in a Mason jar
Put lemons, limes, and greenery into a Mason jar, and add a floating candle for natural bug repellent. Get tutorial here
Wrap balloons around candle votives
Add a little color to your patio table with these balloon-wrapped citronella candle votives. Get tutorial here
Hang lovely floating candles
Fill Mason jars with repellent ingredients, and then hang them outside to add a pretty ambience to your space. Get tutorial here
Create a non-toxic bug spray
Combine witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and assorted essential oils to create a non-toxic bug spray. Get tutorial here
Light pretty, repellent candles
Float candles in lemon-filled citronella oil for pretty and good-smelling mosquito repellent. Get tutorial here
Paint your porch ceiling blue
Repel mosquitos by tricking them into thinking your blue porch ceilings are the sky. Get tutorial here
Wear cute, chemical-free bracelets
Wrap leather bracelets infused with citronella essential oils around your wrist to keep pesky mosquitoes away. Get tutorial here
Make a fragrant, DIY bug spray
Add essential oils to witch hazel for a non-toxic, homemade bug spray. Get tutorial here