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Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains' 2ft outdoor £10 candle 'perfect for the garden table'
The 2ft candle only costs £10 and prevents bugs from spoiling your summer nights Home Bargains shoppers are racing to pick up the latest 'stylish' way to keep bugs at bay while enjoying summer in the garden. The store is introducing a range of new garden decor in time for warmer weather. The Earthed Long Wooden Citronella Candle is available in-store and online for £9.99. At 62 cm long, which is just over 2ft, the giant "rustic" candle fills most of a shop shelf. It was featured as a new product on the Home Bargains Instagram feed over the weekend alongside other products in this outdoor range. Fans of the discount store were quickly impressed by the size of the candle and its promise of bug-free evenings in the garden this summer. One said: "The long candle! Perfect for the garden table!" Another joked: "These are amazing! Whoever said size doesn't matter has never seen that candle!" A third wrote: "Love the big long one!" Someone else commented: "Wonderful haul. [I'm] obsessed with the wooden Citronella Candle!" And, a fifth put: "Absolute must-haves! The long candle is getting bought by me for sure!" Shoppers could also opt for smaller versions with the same citronella scent, such as the Etched Brown Citronella Candle (£4.99). Or, the speckled Citronella Ceramic Candle Jar (£7.99), available in four different colours. Why do bugs hate the smell of citronella? Citronella is a scented grass known for its insect-repelling properties. It produces a strong, lemony scent, which effectively repels mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, according to EcoShield Pest Solutions. Most candles that use citronella oil, which is extracted from the grass itself, put bugs off bothering you by overpowering most other smells that attract them, like fruity drinks, tasty foods or our natural scent. Pest control company EcoShield added: "Citronella interferes with the sensory receptors of insects, particularly mosquitoes. "The compounds found in citronella oil, such as citronellal and geraniol, disrupt the insects' ability to detect carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical signals that lead them to their hosts. This confusion hinders their ability to find and bite humans or animals." For bugs bold enough to ignore the scent, getting too close may result in "irritation to insects upon contact". The organisation added: "It may disrupt their feeding or landing behaviour, discouraging them from staying in the vicinity. The repellency effect of citronella can discourage pests from landing on the skin, reducing the likelihood of bites." While citronella may work for bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and gnats, it might not work against all flying creatures like bees and wasps. EcoShield claims: "These insects are primarily attracted to floral scents and nectar sources, rather than being repelled by citronella."
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains is selling a stylish £3 buy that helps keep bugs away from your garden – and it's perfect for summer evenings
SUMMER is almost here and if you're planning to soak up the sun in your garden, this handy buy can help repel pesky insects. This budget-friendly item not only saves you the bug bites but it will also create a cosy ambiance in your garden. 2 Whether you're enjoying a meal al fresco or working on your tan, this affordable pest control buy may be worth the investment. The Outdoor Living Collection Torch Citronella Candle is available for just £2.99 from Home Bargains. According to manufacturers it can help to "light up your outdoor spaces" this summer. "This stylish and effective torch not only keeps pesky bugs away but also adds a warm glow for those perfect summer evenings," the product description read. It is said to provide a "convenient and effective" solution to bugs while "adding a warm, inviting glow to your outdoor spaces". Measuring 89 centimetres, it can be installed in most areas of your garden. But be careful to place them at least six feet from any structures, trees, or other flammable materials. You should also ensure the torch is securely anchored to prevent it from falling over. Buyers are also advised to be aware of the potential hazard of spilled fuel when operating this torch. According to pest control experts at Eco Shield, citronella proves useful at repelling insects due to its "distinctive odour, which may make it difficult for some pests to locate a host". I transformed my ugly garden wall with B&M & Shein buys - people are 'obsessed' & yes it's survived the endless rain too It works by masking the attractant odors that draw insects towards us, making it difficult for them to locate their targets. Citronella also interferes with the sensory receptors of insects, particularly mosquitoes, disrupt the insects' ability to detect carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical signals that lead them to their hosts. This confusion hinders their ability to find and bite humans or animals. The specific compounds present in citronella oil can cause irritation to insects upon contact. When insects come into contact with citronella, it may disrupt their feeding or landing behavior, discouraging them from staying in the vicinity. Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats. Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier, over your flowerbeds. Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs. Spray plants with Neem Oil, to repel ants, flies, and spiders. Dust your flowerbeds with Diatomaceous Earth. Mix 1 tablespoon dish soap, 10 drops peppermint oil, and 4 cups water and spray on flowerbeds. Place eggshells around your plants to protect from slugs and snails. The repellency effect of citronella can discourage pests from landing on the skin, reducing the likelihood of bites. Citronella is effective in repelling mosquitoes, black flies, fleas, and ticks. You can also use soap and tights to repel flies from your home this summer. A budget-friendly hack can help to banish slugs and snails from your garden. You can also use a £1.40 household item to deter ants from entering your home. A 49p hack helps to keep wasps from your garden, but you'll want to act soon. Another trick prevents squirrels from digging up your garden and all you need is a kitchen staple. And common storage mistakes may be attracting rodents to your garden shed.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Home Bargains is selling a stylish £3 buy that helps keep bugs away from your garden – and it's perfect for summer evenings
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUMMER is almost here and if you're planning to soak up the sun in your garden, this handy buy can help repel pesky insects. This budget-friendly item not only saves you the bug bites but it will also create a cosy ambiance in your garden. 2 Home Bargains shoppers can repel insects from their garden with a stylish decor buy (stock image) Credit: Alamy Whether you're enjoying a meal al fresco or working on your tan, this affordable pest control buy may be worth the investment. The Outdoor Living Collection Torch Citronella Candle is available for just £2.99 from Home Bargains. According to manufacturers it can help to "light up your outdoor spaces" this summer. "This stylish and effective torch not only keeps pesky bugs away but also adds a warm glow for those perfect summer evenings," the product description read. It is said to provide a "convenient and effective" solution to bugs while "adding a warm, inviting glow to your outdoor spaces". Measuring 89 centimetres, it can be installed in most areas of your garden. But be careful to place them at least six feet from any structures, trees, or other flammable materials. You should also ensure the torch is securely anchored to prevent it from falling over. Buyers are also advised to be aware of the potential hazard of spilled fuel when operating this torch. According to pest control experts at Eco Shield, citronella proves useful at repelling insects due to its "distinctive odour, which may make it difficult for some pests to locate a host". I transformed my ugly garden wall with B&M & Shein buys - people are 'obsessed' & yes it's survived the endless rain too It works by masking the attractant odors that draw insects towards us, making it difficult for them to locate their targets. Citronella also interferes with the sensory receptors of insects, particularly mosquitoes, disrupt the insects' ability to detect carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical signals that lead them to their hosts. This confusion hinders their ability to find and bite humans or animals. The specific compounds present in citronella oil can cause irritation to insects upon contact. When insects come into contact with citronella, it may disrupt their feeding or landing behavior, discouraging them from staying in the vicinity. Tips for keeping pests from your garden Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats. Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier, over your flowerbeds. Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs. Spray plants with Neem Oil, to repel ants, flies, and spiders. Dust your flowerbeds with Diatomaceous Earth. Mix 1 tablespoon dish soap, 10 drops peppermint oil, and 4 cups water and spray on flowerbeds. Place eggshells around your plants to protect from slugs and snails. The repellency effect of citronella can discourage pests from landing on the skin, reducing the likelihood of bites. Citronella is effective in repelling mosquitoes, black flies, fleas, and ticks. You can also use soap and tights to repel flies from your home this summer. A budget-friendly hack can help to banish slugs and snails from your garden. You can also use a £1.40 household item to deter ants from entering your home. A 49p hack helps to keep wasps from your garden, but you'll want to act soon. Another trick prevents squirrels from digging up your garden and all you need is a kitchen staple. And common storage mistakes may be attracting rodents to your garden shed.
