8 Best Citronella Candles for a Pest-Free Outdoor Space

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 4 inches
• Size: 20 ounces
• Burn Time: Up to 40 hours

It’s tough to beat the price of this 20-ounce triple-wick citronella candle, which comes in a pack of four for less than $50 at the time of this writing.

The pack is cheap enough that you may have enough money in the budget to buy several, and the smart, effective strategy is to do just that, creating a perimeter around your outdoor dining or lounge area. The candle is said to provide up to 40 hours of protection from mosquitoes and other flying insects, it’s made with real citronella oil, and it has three wicks.

The candle has a rustic, woodsy look, and a metal handle to move it around once it has cooled.

BEST VOTIVE SET

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.2 inches
• Size: ~1 ounce
• Burn Time: Up to 10 hours

Set several of these pretty yellow citronella votives on a table for intimate dinners for two or spread them out at larger parties to create ambience while keeping bugs at bay. There are 42 scented candles per box, they stand roughly 1 inch tall, and they have a burn time of up to 10 hours. They’re also DEET-free—a major plus. Keep in mind that the glass votive holders shown in the photo aren’t included, though.