You can try citronella candles or ultrasonic repellers, but a good old-fashioned bug zapper might still be the best way to keep tiny, unwanted guests from interrupting time spent on your patio. If you ...

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle ...

While citronella is one of the most well-known plants with pest-repelling abilities, it isn't the only one. For extra protection, plant these companions, too.

Thanks to Lidl, there’s a new range of large candles that contain citronella to keep flies away. The oil of citronella doesn't kill pests but can repel them from the area. It works by masking ...

But there’s no indication that citronella candles provide more protection than any other smoke. Repellent bracelets, mosquito traps, and sound-based products likely won’t work, either.