# Citrus Bug Repellent Candles These DIY Insect Repellent Candles Will Keep The Mosquitos Away By M | Published 2014-06-06 | Updated 2014-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-repellant References: [savvysugar](http://www.savvysugar.com/Scented-Orange-Candles-34921080) & [savvysugar](http://www.savvysugar.com/) With the summer season just around the corner, the mosquitoes will start to be running ramped and you’ll wish you had some bug repellent on you to keep the pesky blood-suckers away. While bug repellents tend to be filled with tons of toxic chemicals and a pungent odorous scent, this DIY orange insect repellent candle is a great way to keep the bugs away without dousing yourself in insecticide. To make this fragrant bug repellent candle, begin by cutting an orange in half and scooping out the inners. The skin of the orange will make up the vessel of your bug repellent candle. Then add a candle wick, six melted white candles and 20 drops of [citronella essential oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents). As you burn this candle, the mix of citrus and citronella will keep the mosquitoes away all night long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Insect Repellent Candles:** Create your own bug repellent candles using natural ingredients like citrus and citronella. - **Non-toxic Bug Repellents:** Explore alternatives to traditional bug repellents that are filled with toxic chemicals. - **Natural Mosquito Repellents:** Discover natural ways to keep mosquitos away without the use of harsh insecticides. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Fragrance:** Incorporate natural bug repellents into the home fragrance industry by creating insect-repellent candles and diffusers. - **Personal Care:** Develop non-toxic bug repellent products that can be used for personal care purposes, such as lotions and sprays. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Integrate natural mosquito repellent options into the outdoor recreation industry, offering innovative solutions for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Citronnelle Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citronnelle-candle.md) - [Stylish Moquito-Repeling Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-mosquito-repellent-candle.md) - [Insect-Fighting Lotion Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotion-bar.md) - [Mosquito-Repelling Outdoor String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-string-lights.md) - [Plant-Powered Insect Repellants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzie.md) - [Essential Oil Insect Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mox.md) - [Natural Outdoor Bug Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-buster-insect-repellent.md) - [Peppermint-Based Insect Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzi-magic-insect-repellent.md) - [Lemongrass-Scented Repellent Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repellent-spray.md)