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Citronella Bug Candles

A family recipe for Citronella Bug Candles, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Prep10 min
CookSee card
ServesMultiple
SourceOfficial card

At the stove

Make the recipe

  1. CTRONELLA OIL Gather mason jars,cotton string,lids, and liquid citronella.
  2. Poke a hole in the top of each lid.
  3. Pour liquid citronella into the mason jar.
  4. Put the lid on the jar.
  5. Add the cotton string through the hole as thewick.
  6. Allow the string to soak in the oil for 10 minutes.
  7. Place the candles around the backyard.
  8. Light the candles when ready to use.
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