As the summer months approach, one woman has shared her favourite tip to keep mosquitos at bay, allowing her to enjoy outdoor activities without being bitten. The arrival of May brings longer evenings and milder temperatures, with many people taking time to unwind outdoors, making the most of gardens, patios, and balconies. However, alongside the seasonal pleasures of warmer weather comes a rather unwelcome side effect: mosquitoes.
These bothersome insects emerge from April through summer, gate-crashing outdoor gatherings and leaving people with red, itchy, and sometimes unsightly bites. Most victims know that bites can take an eternity to heal, but savvy shoppers have discovered a way to 'keep bugs at bay', resulting in a summer of 'no mosquito bites'.
The Solution: Partylite Wild Lemongrass Citronella Incense Sticks
Partylite's Wild Lemongrass Citronella Incense Sticks 'work wonders for all kinds of bugs including mosquitos', repelling them while leaving a 'lovely scent' in the air. Infused with a zesty summer blend of lemongrass and citronella, enriched with water flowers and musk, mosquitoes may loathe the aroma, but customers certainly do not.
One shopper wrote: "Love using this anytime we spend time out on our patio. I use them with a few of the same scent candles and we are protected from pests and there is a lovely scent in the air." A second shopper remarked: "I always make sure to order the scent sticks because it really does keep the mosquitoes away; plus they smell lovely instead of those awful ones that give you a headache. I've been using these outside on my patio for years. Great for up at the cottage too."
The Partylite sticks 'have a subtle fragrance for those who do not like a strong scent' and according to another reviewer 'they work better than anything else I've tried'. Each set of 12 is priced at £19.95.
Product Details
The Wild Lemongrass Citronella Garden Incense is fragranced with a zesty summer bouquet of lemongrass and citronella enriched with water flowers and musk. To use, place the incense sticks upright into ground or sand, lighting them while spending time outdoors. According to Partylite, the burn time is three hours, and shoppers confirm this, with one customer noting they 'last a good 3 to 4 hours burning'. Another shopper said: "I lit one when I went to sit outside in the evening, and no mosquito bites!"
One customer 'honestly couldn't believe the size of the incense', adding: "They are huge and work wonderfully! Love the smell! I am very happy with them."
Considerations and Alternatives
It's worth noting that using the incense sticks can cause 'mess' from falling ash, making them unsuitable for some. An alternative is the Partylite Wild Lemongrass Citronella Scented Jar Candle (£27.95), which also 'protects from unwanted pests'. There is also the same fragrance available as a £10.95 Fragrance Oil.
Another effective method of deterring mosquitoes is the Thermacell Halo Mini Patio Shield Repeller (£34.99 at Lakeland). It generates a heat-activated repellent mat providing a 15-foot zone of protection. There is also the HTU Ultrasonic Mosquito Repeller Bracelet for £7.99 at Amazon, which uses ultrasonic waves to disrupt a mosquito's path and keep them at bay.
Whether it's summer barbecues or evening drinks, the Partylite Incense Sticks could transform outdoor entertaining into a bug-free experience during mosquito season. A keen camper revealed they are now 'hooked' since bringing them along on a trip, noting 'as are many of my friends that camp'.
