Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 > But - -are there any other good and proven EOs to put in candles to > >get them even further away?? Now that I'm the proud owner of several > >lb's of container soywax, I can make all the candles my little heart > >desires - and the irritating insects will be lost - forever?? > Hi there... Proven? Is there ANYTHING in the world of aromatherapy that has been PROVEN? But as far as results go, I've had good reports about our outdoor candles. I use Citronella, Canadian Catnip and Peppermint (which is mainly for a little smell relief). They STINK to high heaven, I'm talking GAG time. However, apparently the little bloodsuckers agree because they don't hang around for long. I put this in our Soy Buckets. These are strictly outdoor candles because no would want these puppies in their house! Merrie Merrily Yours, Merriebell http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Now pouring under the Waning Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 At 11:15 AM 5/12/2004, you wrote: >But - -are there any other good and proven EOs to put in candles to >get them even further away?? Now that I'm the proud owner of several >lb's of container soywax, I can make all the candles my little heart >desires - and the irritating insects will be lost - forever?? I honestly think that the most effective way to use an insect repellant is on the skin... but we've had good feedback from folks using our SkeeterBeater in candles... if you don't want the synergy...try lemonscented tea tree with some atlas cedarwood and patchouli. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 In a message dated 5/12/2004 3:23:04 PM Pacific Standard Time, shimai writes: > The biggest > drawback of candles is that they only reach as far as the smoke/scent > will go which is only a couple feet. I'm full of useless trivia. LOL > > Karen J > I beg to differ, useless trivia is what I carry in MY head... stuff that will at no time be good for anything except to clutter up the brain. This IS true. Candles can only be effective within a small area. People who like to use these things are those who like to sit on the deck in the evening and not want to bother getting all " smelled up " with bug repellants. I have found that they can be helpful when I'm out there sipping a bit of wine and enjoying the quiet evening. I like to place one on the table and one behind my chair. It's not perfect, but it helps. ;-) K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I saw a study once about the effectiveness of different kinds of bug repellents. They all had their drawbacks and strengths. The biggest drawback of candles is that they only reach as far as the smoke/scent will go which is only a couple feet. I'm full of useless trivia. LOL Karen J > But - -are there any other good and proven EOs to put in candles to > >get them even further away?? Now that I'm the proud owner of several > >lb's of container soywax, I can make all the candles my little heart > >desires - and the irritating insects will be lost - forever?? > Hi there... Proven? Is there ANYTHING in the world of aromatherapy that has been PROVEN? But as far as results go, I've had good reports about our outdoor candles. I use Citronella, Canadian Catnip and Peppermint (which is mainly for a little smell relief). They STINK to high heaven, I'm talking GAG time. However, apparently the little bloodsuckers agree because they don't hang around for long. I put this in our Soy Buckets. These are strictly outdoor candles because no would want these puppies in their house! Merrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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