Do citronella candles really work for mosquitoes? @UCDavisHealth
Do citronella candles really work for mosquitoes?  @UCDavisHealth
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Do citronella candles really repel mosquitoes? UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert Dr. Natascha Tuznik explains why citronella candles may not provide the mosquito protection many people expect — especially when wind or fans disperse the scent.

While citronella may help mask some odors that attract mosquitoes, its effectiveness is limited and usually only works in a small area around the candle. Learn more about mosquito bite prevention, West Nile virus, and ways to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases in the full video with Dr. Tuznik.

Video description: An image of a leg with mosquito bites, followed by an image of a citronella candle. Dr. Tuznik sits at a table in a studio as she answers questions about mosquitoes.

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Do citronella candles really work for mosquitoes?

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