Does citronella actually repel mosquitoes? Home › Forums › Decaffeinated Coffee › Does citronella actually repel mosquitoes? This topic has 3 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 6 months ago by TheGoq. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) Author Posts April 30, 2015 12:09 am at 12:09 am #615599 👑RebYidd23Participant Or did someone just make that up to sell more of it? April 30, 2015 1:17 am at 1:17 am #1074025 popa_bar_abbaParticipant It’s funny you ask. Actually, there is a magical urge to light citronella candles just as mosquitoes are starting to leave an area that people are in. It gives the same impression as if the citronella makes them leave. April 30, 2015 1:59 am at 1:59 am #1074026 MammeleParticipant It helps but not for all types of mosquitos. And it’s not perfect either. So if it’s not working for you sue the mosquitos… April 30, 2015 7:25 am at 7:25 am #1074027 TheGoqParticipant Are all citronella items equal say the candles and the torches you see? which has a higher concentration of citronella? http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/drawn-like-moths-to-a-flame Author Posts Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In