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Add Citronella to Paint to Deter Flying Insects

Add a few drops of citronella to each gallon of exterior paint to keep away flying insects such as blackflies and mosquitoes. The citronella won’t affect the paint, but it will keep the bugs from messing up your fresh paint job.

By Yankee Magazine|Mar 24 2013|

Add a few drops of citronella to each gallon of exterior paint to keep away flying insects such as blackflies and mosquitoes. The citronella won’t affect the paint, but it will keep the bugs from messing up your fresh paint job.