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How it unfolds
Top notes arrive first and fade fastest. The base is what the room still smells like two hours later.
About this candle
Overview
Enjoy outdoor gatherings without the buzz and bite. This hand-poured soy candle blends lavender, citronella, lemongrass, geranium, and patchouli essential oils to naturally deter insects while filling your patio with a warm, inviting aroma.
Why Choose This Mosquito Candle
- Natural bug-repelling essential oil blend—no harsh chemicals
- 2-wick design for even burn and maximum scent throw on decks and patios
- 100% soy wax and cotton wicks for a clean, long-lasting burn
- Reusable gold tin vessel designed for sustainability
- Hand-poured in small batches by Slow North
- Pairs perfectly with the Not Today, Bugs room spray for layered protection
Frequently Asked Questions
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How effective is the Not Today, Bugs candle at repelling insects?
This candle uses a custom blend of all-natural essential oils—including citronella and lemongrass—known for their insect-deterring properties. Light it 15–30 minutes before your outdoor event for best results. It works best in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces like patios and decks. -
How long does this 13 oz candle burn?
Burn time varies based on wick trimming and environmental conditions. Trim wicks to ¼ inch and avoid drafts for optimal performance. -
Is this candle made with natural ingredients?
Yes. This Slow North candle contains only all-botanical ingredients: lavender, citronella, lemongrass, geranium, and patchouli essential oils, blended with soy wax and coconut oil.
Safety: Always trim wicks to ¼ inch. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep away from drafts, children, and pets.
Specifications:
- Brand: Slow North
- Volume: 13 oz
- Wax: 100% soy wax
- Wicks: 2 × 100% cotton
- Vessel: Reusable gold tin
- Scent Profile: Lavender, citronella, lemongrass, geranium, patchouli essential oil blend
- Product Type: Patio candle
Shipping & returns
Orders leave our US warehouse in 1–3 business days. Items from different makers may arrive in several parcels, each with its own tracking.
Not Today, Bugs - Mosquito Candle | 13 oz Patio Candle
Herbal & green · 13 oz
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- Soy wax
- Cotton wick
- Reusable vessel
- Burn within sight, away from drafts, children and pets
Candle care
Four habits that decide how long it lasts-
Trim the wick
About 5 mm before every burn. A long wick makes a tall flame, and a tall flame smokes the glass.
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Let the first burn finish
Two to three hours, until the melted wax reaches the edge. Wax remembers its first pool — cut it short and it tunnels for good.
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Stop at four hours
Longer and the glass gets hot and the scent flattens. Retire the candle when about 1 cm of wax is left.
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Keep the jar
Hot soapy water lifts the last of the wax — soy softens at a much lower temperature than paraffin. Then it is a pot, a tumbler, a planter.
- Trim the wick to about 5 mm before every burn.
- First burn: let the pool reach the edge, roughly two to three hours.
- Never burn for more than four hours at a stretch, and stop at 1 cm of wax.
- Keep it in sight, on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, children and pets.
We sell fragrance for pleasure, not for treatment. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and no candle or diffuser purifies the air. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
If a scent gives you a headache or sets off asthma, that is a real reaction — stop using it and open a window.