Paper Lanterns As Mosquito Repellents
Paper lanterns are great things to use outdoors, such as in the backyard or in the garden. It is too bad that, in humid areas, mosquitoes can ruin such lovely places. Bug spray only works so well; it stinks, and it makes your skin and eyes burn. Let us take a look at another option.
Rather than using bug spray, it is much nicer to use paper lanterns to protect yourself against mosquitoes. It is rather simple to do; you just need a mosquito repelling candle to put inside any flame-lit lantern that you own. These mosquito repelling candles are available in different sizes and shapes in many different stores, and they all have different ranges of effectiveness, which is dependent upon their size. Common ranges are five to ten feet.
When you are using paper lanterns to fight against mosquitoes, you must set them up properly and use an adequate number of them. First, you need to know the range of the candles you are using. If you do not know, check on the box the candle came with; if it did not come in a box, and there is no information on the packaging or label, then check with the manufacturer. Once you set up the candles, ensure that there is a one-foot overlap in the radii of the effective ranges. The last foot has the weakest protection, and by overlapping, you are strengthening the weakest point in your defense.
After setting up the lanterns in a border around the area you want to protect (which is pretty easy to figure out), you are ready to enjoy the protected area. However, it is not always this easy, as there are some special situations to watch out for. Any chlorinated water will deter mosquitoes, since chlorine is a natural repellent of mosquitoes. So, you can use half the number of candles, thereby doubling the distance between them.
Unfortunately, regular, non-chlorinated water is the opposite case. You need to halve the distance between the lanterns if there is non-chlorinated water in the area you want to protect; use double the number of lanterns. This is true because mosquitoes are very attracted to water. In fact, it is their breeding ground; mosquitoes are born in water, so they very much like it. Because of this super attraction to water, you need to double the number of lanterns.
Paper lanterns can provide a safe source of light. They are wonderful additions to an outdoor family dinner, as they can provide you with a source of dim, peaceful light, all the while protecting you and your family against bugs.
Cody Scholberg, an expert of lighting fixtures, writes at the Paper Lanterns Guide about the uses of paper lanterns. Learn how to use cheap paper lanterns can be used safely!