chiptooth Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I found some really cute metal buckets in my craft room stash that I bought after easter last year and thought I would turn them into bug (bugless) candles. I thought I read somewhere that instead of using Citronella, try using verbena lemongrass. Is this true or is there something else I could try besides the citronella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I love the stuff I got from OT. I think its called bugg off, but if im correct its all e.o.'s. It doesnt just smell like citronella. Also I think you are right about the lemongrass but its been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yes you can use lemongrass f.o. I use Sarah f.o. from www.flickersfragrances.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Did you mean Sahara? from Flickers. Its good for a bug candle. Smells nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I second OT's bug off...I pour it in para though....not soy.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have an EO blend of Eucalyptus Lemon and it smells dead on like citronela. I suggest Eucalyptus Lemon EO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Did you mean Sahara? from Flickers. Its good for a bug candle. Smells nice too.Yes, that is the one. I use it in Palm wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 OK, this is not a candle tip but it relates to your asking about bugs, so I'm going to pass this on in case any of you can use it.A friend told me today that if you get the original Listerine and spray it around everywhere, it will get rid of skeeters. We are inundated with the little vampires here in the South, but he said he's seen hardly any since he thoroughly sprayed his patio and all around it a week and a half ago. I'm trying this tomorrow night.Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k&g Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 OK, this is not a candle tip but it relates to your asking about bugs, so I'm going to pass this on in case any of you can use it.A friend told me today that if you get the original Listerine and spray it around everywhere, it will get rid of skeeters. We are inundated with the little vampires here in the South, but he said he's seen hardly any since he thoroughly sprayed his patio and all around it a week and a half ago. I'm trying this tomorrow night.Darblaplease read ... http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/dishsoap.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I use this bug buster blend from A garden Eastward.http://addy.com/brinkley/1037.htmlKaren M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 please read ... http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/dishsoap.aspOh well. My friend who tried it said it worked for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 please read ... http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/dishsoap.aspBummer...I was excited to try the Listerine tip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I started with the Lemongrass last year but never finished.I got the buckets but after realizing I had to decoupage them 3 times I got burned out.The first 2 didn't work so I gave up. I did like the lemongrass scent.Better than citronella.This year I have decided to use the seamless tins. Not sure if these will sell but want to promote to campers etc.I get real bothered in the store seeing people buying those citronella candles all the time when they can get something better and not as stinky as those. I think I will get the bigger tins for this.16 ouncers.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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