Oney Jones Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Daughter's wedding is at end of July in the evening---outdoors. I'm concerned about flying pests--mosquitoes mainly. Would citronella candles in white paper bag luminaries 1) be effective 2) be tacky 3) be a brilliant idea 4) stink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolash Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Paper bag luminaries are beautiful, but I don't know how effective they would be as bug repellents. Have you tried the Off Clip Ons? They're pricey, but we used them at the ball field this year and they work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oney Jones Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Have you tried the Off Clip Ons? They're pricey, but we used them at the ball field this year and they work very well. Maybe instead of corsages we could all have a bug repellent clip on! :smilielol5: No, I haven't tried those. I've wondered about them though. I need to ask the proprietress (wedding will be held in the yard of a B & B) if she sprays prior to events. Maybe I'll do the luminaries anyway... just for looks. Would you use white bags or bags in the wedding colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 The only thing about citronella candles is that the scent can be so strong and that might be hard for guests that are aroma sensitive. What about decorative torches around a parameter? Do they make any that have a repellant too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 stink & give some of your guests a huge headache. I can't stand citronella, even outside..... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Contact your local pest control agency - they used to sell some sort of bag of blood that attracted the mosquitoes to a specific place, away from your event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oney Jones Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 stink & give some of your guests a huge headache. I can't stand citronella, even outside..... :) I don't like the smell either so I really wonder why I posted to even ask. :001_rolleyes: Hmmm... torches are an idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Citronella only works if you are in the plume of smoke from it. If your front side is in the plume, they will still bite your back side. LOL This ineffectiveness, coupled with how many people are very, very intolerant to the stench, gets a big....nope, from me. I know a lot of people get headaches from them. I would stock up on some odorless mosquito repellent and keep extra cans around if anyone wants it. Maybe a selection of natural and Deet based would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolash Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Maybe instead of corsages we could all have a bug repellent clip on! :smilielol5:? hey, you could start a new trend! And I think white would be my color of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) The people that make those clip ons, also make a table top 'lantern' which looks like a lantern with a candle inside, but is actually a strip of bug repellent run by battery. When I googled I found lots of different styles. We have something that looks a little bit like this only our lantern looks more traditional. http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com/thermacell-patio-lantern-insect-repellent-p-1867094.html?osCsid=fa1c12154c2bd6de3e60aead88346d7a Edited June 29, 2010 by OrganicAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I've experienced lavender essential oil ointment as the most effective insect repellent I've come across. I suppose that would be too expensive to put on the table as favours instead of chocolates or boxes of matches! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I'm going to have to go with No. 4! The smell will likely be way too strong and really bother some people, probably more than the bugs would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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