Citronella candle

[Scolaratari]

Hey guys

This Question might have been posted previously so please excuse me if it is.

I live in a small apartment and as a result i don't use any bug sprays or chemicals however as yet another result the mosquitoes are chewing me up like mad, basically what i need to know is: would it be safe to use a citronella candle during the night time when i go to bed.

thanks

 

[Julia]

Good question. I don't know the answer to it though! May I add to this?

Are oil-burning incenses ok for tarantulas? The one I have puts off a lot of smoke (at first). I never thought of this before.... Could certain scents be harmful?

 

[Bill S]

Citronella is a natural insect repellent. Probably not a good thing to subject a tarantula to. Probably would not kill it - but it would definitely bother it. And over time might stress it enough to have harmful effects.

You might be able to more safely (and effectively) control mosquitos with the careful use of screens and mosquito netting.

By the way - spraying insecticides will not control mosquitos unless you spray them into the water they breed in or spray it on the mosquitos themselves. Spraying into the air is a waste - the fumes blow away or settle out and the mosquitos return. If you have mosquitos in your house and you want to knock them out of the air - use a spray bottle with a mild solution of dish detergent in it. Mist the mosquito and the wings will stick together and the insect falls out of the air.

 

[Scolaratari]

I understand that pesticides in general are not healthy for my T's but i don't want to sound rude or anything and do want to thank you guys for all the information BUT i need some more definitive proof or "that happened to me" information or testimonials.

 

[BCscorp]

Well...how about you give'r and tell everyone else if its safe.
I would seriously try screens etc before burning citronella around my Ts.

 

[Arachnoholic420]

Mosquito net!!! Ther's your solution..... the one's you hang over your bed!!!! forget any other sort of bug repelant... you might risk on harming your T's

 

[BCscorp]

I am going to check on this...but I have relatives in mosquito country here in Canada who swear by spraying Listerine(?) around the deck and windows etc. the mosquitos hate it and dont come around.

 

[forrestpengra]

I am going to check on this...but I have relatives in mosquito country here in Canada who swear by spraying Listerine(?) around the deck and windows etc. the mosquitos hate it and dont come around.

And if they do at least when they bite they have fresh breath!!!

 

[Arachnoholic420]

And if they do at least when they bite they have fresh breath!!!

Lol so so fresh... I guess u would have minty tingleling sensation when u get bit....

 

[cobaltbrew]

As for the incense... i'd say don't burn it in the room you keep your T(s) in!

I don't know how it would affect them but why risk it?

 

[Scolaratari]

Well...how about you give'r and tell everyone else if its safe.
I would seriously try screens etc before burning citronella around my Ts.

OK first of all let me make this as crystal as possible for you, why would i ask a question like this?? well..thats obvious isn't it, i haven't burnt any citronella candles yet OMG dude seriously, thats why i am asking the question because if i did do it i wouldnt be asking now would I, but thanks anyway.

 

[Scolaratari]

I am going to check on this...but I have relatives in mosquito country here in Canada who swear by spraying Listerine(?) around the deck and windows etc. the mosquitos hate it and dont come around.

Now this seems of a more substantial answer, i would be keen on your proving of this method, thanks a lot for that :worship: