{"id":603932,"date":"2025-06-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/?p=603932"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T19:47:17","slug":"scented-bug-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/creative-corner\/scented-bug-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"Scented Bug Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"ActivityTitle\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;\">Scented Bug Candles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile CreativeCorner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerImageColumn is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image creativeCornerImage\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/cc-Bye-Bug-Candles_Plain-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590390\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"650\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column CreativeCornerText is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/ClockIcon-2.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Time:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">30 min<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:inline; margin-right:2%;\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/DifficultyIcon-Medium.png\" height=\"7%\" width=\"7%\"><span class=\"ActivityMetaBold\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-bold-2'!important;margin-right:2%;\">Difficulty:<\/span><span class=\"ActivityMetaThin\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Medium<\/span><span style=\"display:block;\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"ActivitySpace\"> &nbsp;<\/span><p class=\"ActivityBody\" style=\"font-family:'Atma-Regular-2'!important;\">Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? Why not make some twiggy tree art! It\u2019s a great way to get some fresh air and make some TREErific art to decorate your room or give to someone close to you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_1  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_1\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_1,\r\n                .tdi_1 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_1 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_1 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what you need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Fresh herbs (Rosemary, basil, thyme, or lavender)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A glass or jar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential oil (citronella and lemongrass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Lime and 2 lemon wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A floating candle (tea light candle works perfectly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_2  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_2\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_2 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how you make it:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Add fresh herbs! Rosemary, basil, thyme, and lavender work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"> <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/bugcandle_step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607014\" style=\"width:345px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fill your jar up with water, just about an inch below the lid rings, and leave enough space for your candle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/bugcandle_step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607008\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> 10-20 drops of essential oil (depending on the size of your jar). A mix of citronella and lemongrass works great. If you don&#8217;t have any of this, you can skip this step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/bugcandle_step3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607009\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Add 1 lime wedge and 2 lemon slices. The fruit and the citrus oils are great as natural bug repellents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/get-the-app\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/bugcandle_step4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607011\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finally, it&#8217;s time to put in your floating candle! A tea light candle works perfectly for this DIY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#114059;font-size:17px\"><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/get-the-app\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/EN\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/bugcandle_step5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607013\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper wpb_text_column td_block_wrap td_block_wrap vc_column_text tdi_3  tagdiv-type td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\"  data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_3\" >\n<style>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_3,\r\n                .tdi_3 p{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h2{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h3{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;font-weight:800 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        font-family:Atma-Bold-2 !important;\r\n\t\t        }.tdi_3 h1,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h3,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h4,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h5,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_3 h6{\r\n\t\t\t        color: #114059;\r\n\t\t        }\n<\/style><div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>That\u2019s it! These will last about 3-4 days before the herbs and citrus need replacing. That means they\u2019ll last for the entire weekend!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scented Bug Candles Time:30 min Difficulty:Medium &nbsp; Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? Why not make some twiggy tree art! It\u2019s a great way to get some fresh air and make some TREErific art to decorate your room or give to someone close to you! Step 1: Add fresh herbs! 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