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Not to rain on your parade too much here because fresh peeled stickers are great but - citronella candles don't do much besides smell.
Studies show a 24% reduction on number of bites but it doesn't keep mosquitos away so much as reduce it a bit.
The best mosquito defense is deet and number 2 is a few strong fans since they suck at flying.
Yeah, I wasn’t the one who purchased it. I find if I just turn on a fan, there are 99% fewer mosquitoes.
Fans make such a big difference and on hot muggy nights they're soooo nice