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If you’re the type of person who basically lives outside during the summer, then you have definitely become well acquainted with your most rude and annoying neighbor: the mosquito. Rather than dousing yourself in nasty-smelling bug spray every time you step outside, you can light up a citronella candle instead. And Walmart has a citronella candle that is ideal for those of us who aren’t huge fans of the citronella smell. It’s scented like jasmine and just $6 so you can buy one for both the front porch and the back patio.
The Better Homes & Gardens Jasmine Scented Citronella Candle is small but mighty. It offers up to 20 hours of burn time and repels mosquitoes whenever it’s lit. But a calming and floral jasmine notes overpower that citronella scent so all you can smell is loveliness while enjoying your outdoor time.
Plus, the jar the candle comes in is neutral enough to work with any decor and when the candle finally burns out, you can use it as a planter!
“I love sitting outside in the summer on the deck but I hate the bug bites that come along with it,” one Walmart shopper wrote. “Citronella candles are great but sometimes the smell can get to you. This silk and Jasmine-scented candle smells delicious! I want to burn it inside my house!”
Another 5-star reviewer wrote, “I love this candle! First of all the scent is absolutely lovely, I can smell it even when not lit. The design of this candle is very classic, elegant, and stylish … I do think it also works as a repellent for mosquitoes, and feel like we’ve had less of them. Either way, this candle is so pretty to look at that I’ll keep getting more.”
“It has a jasmine scent that smells really good,” someone else added. “It is great for the porch to repel mosquitoes while I take care of my plants. It burns slowly and the vessel is reusable.”
Pick up one (or several) of these Better Homes & Gardens citronella candles to keep those pesky bugs away while you enjoy the summer season.
Before you go, check out these candles that are guaranteed to mask even the toughest scents:
