DIY Mosquito Repellent Mason Jars for a Bite-Free Summer

how strong you want the scent). Lemongrass, citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, and lavender are top mosquito repellents.

Step 4: Add the tea light

Gently place the floating tea light on top of the water. When lit, the warmth helps release the essential oils into the air.

🔥 Light It Up

Place your jars around seating areas—on tables, steps, or even hanging from shepherd’s hooks or branches. Light the candles just before sunset for maximum effect when mosquitoes come out to play.

🧼 Clean-Up & Reuse

After use, just dump the contents, rinse the jar, and refill with fresh ingredients as needed. One jar typically lasts a few evenings if covered and stored in the fridge between uses.

🦟 Extra Mosquito-Fighting Tips:

• Avoid standing water around your yard (aka mosquito breeding grounds).
• Plant mosquito-repelling herbs like basil, mint, and lavender.
• Use a fan outside to keep the air moving—mosquitoes are weak fliers!
• Add citronella torches or coils for layered protection.

☀️ Wrap-Up: Cute, Clean, and Bite-Free

These DIY Mosquito Repellent Mason Jars are the perfect combo of natural, affordable, and adorable. Whether you’re hosting a summer soirée or just sipping something cold on the porch, they’ll help keep the bugs away—without the sticky sprays.

So go ahead, light one up, and enjoy your summer nights itch-free. 🌙✨

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