PIC CIT STK Citronella Sticks, green

Works Great and burns a long time

I bought these to use in backyard while dining. Following the instructions, I tried to light them using a regular BIC lighter and didn't have much success. I saw burn marks, but according to the instructions, I was supposed to see a flame, then invert the stick to let it burn more, then blow out the flame to use.I got tired of using my regular BIC lighter and instead got a long lighter made for lighting charcoal and other things. I eventually got the stick to hold a flame for a few seconds but it blew out quickly. I gave up on getting it to flame as I needed to seat my guests.I stuck the stick in a flower pot and it burned successfully! No mosquito bites thus far. At first, I had this stick burning and a citronella candle burning because the citronella candle said it would keep other flying insects away and the stick didn't. The smell was too strong so I blew out the citronella candle and left the stick burning.It doesn't have a smell that makes me sick and keeps mosquitoes away. You can't go wrong.

These work very well to keep the mosquitoes away, and I'm a mosquito magnet! Most products don't work for me but these do. I used them all summer. But they do burn you if you're not paying attention! I stick them in my basket when I'm gardening or hiking/looking for mushrooms and I've been burned several times on my arms and once on the bottom of my foot. Hurts like hell and I have still have scars. I will buy again because I hate mosquitoes more than being burned, but dang.

Extremely effective...but can cause major fire damage if not used correctly

I love these they smell so good, almost like a fore pit and keep bugs away, win win. If you don't want to use the whole thing it is a bit hard to put out, I find that submerging ot in dirt or sand works best, and then you can save the rest of the stick for the next outdoor outing/ activity

They worked great, just took the whole pack to protect me on my small patio. They burned up fast and left large ash piles so if you have a wood deck, keep an eye on hot ashes.

Very hard to light up at first, but my hubby smokes cigars and has a torch like lighter, because the regular old lighter wasn't lighting it up. But it works fantastic! We get lots of mosquitos at our front door. I just stick it in the potted plant and light it up when guests come over and it keeps them away! Love it!

I dont know to what extent believe the reviews now days. These sticks didn't nothing. I wanted to enjoy a good outdoor time but I was still being bother my the mosquitos even when I hold this stick in my hands. I won't return because I like the smell, but they didn't serve its purpose. However, I won't purchase anymore. I will try to get the candles or find another way to keep the mosquitos away.