Tiki torches and citronella candles (the bowl version of a tiki torch) are often advertised as good mosquito repellents. ... Anyways, tiki torches are sort of effective. Due to the release of citronella oil, which confuses mosquitoes, the presence of mosquitoes was reduced by 35.4% at 1 meter(1).

Do tiki torches attract or repel mosquitoes?

Citronella candles/ Tiki torches: Citronella candles and smoke do repel mosquitoes, but only in the immediate vicinity. ... You can also help keep mosquitoes from nibbling on you while outdoors by using personal mosquito repellents and fans.

How far do tiki torches repel mosquitoes?

Citronella Torches

Although they do keep mosquitoes away, they only do so within a 2 metre range, which is the length of your average basketballer lying down on the ground.