Refillable Ceramic Mosquito Repeller Candle Repels Bugs and Smells Good, Too
Assorted ceramic holders with citronella candles come in pastels of red, green and blue with each ceramic candle containing Lentek's newest bug repeller pillar candle. Refill with additional pillar candles that contain 3% Geraniol and 3% Citronella. Each parafin based candle lasts up to 36 hours. A single wick biting insect repeller candle, this candle is smokeless, white and has a pleasant fragrance.
Each candle refill (not included) weighs 11 oz. (300g) and is white. These candles are shrink wrapped to preserve the integrity of the geraniol and citronella additives.
Mosquito Repelling Ceramic Candle features:
Pillar candle inside ceramic holder emits a pleasant scent, yet repels bugs as it burns.
Proven Geraniol formulation developed by a major Florida university.
Plus citronella oil, a plant based insect repellent considered by the EPA as a biopesticide with a non-toxic action. Citronella oil was first registered for use in the United States inc 1948.
Repelling Time: Repels mosquitoes/biting insects up to 36 hrs.
Spacing: Space candles approx. 8 ft. apart for maximum coverage.
Candle Holder Dimensions :
Height: 3.5 inches.
Diameter: 3.6 inches.
Candle Weight : 11 ounces
What is Geraniol?
Geraniol is a natural essential oil derived from the geranium plant.
It is a biodegradable ingredient that is safe to use and safe for the environment.
There are no know toxicity reactions to humans, animals or wildlife.
How does Geraniol Repel Insects? Geraniol has a relatively high vapor pressure and gives off a dilute vapor into the air stream which acts as an area repellent. This helps repel insects before they land. The natural tendency of Geraniol to evaporate makes it work as the active ingredient in wristbands, plastic beads, and other Bite Shield products.
University of Florida. Professor J. Butler, Department of Entomology, tested many thousands of compounds and found that specific molecules of Geraniol demonstrated broad based insect repelling capabilities. This included mosquitoes, ticks, red fire ants, flies, cockroaches and head lice. Testing by the University confirmed that Geraniol is an excellent repellent and is superior to many DEET products.
