The Mediterranean secret to wasp-free dining
For generations, families across Italy, Greece and Spain have placed lemon halves with cloves on their tables to keep wasps away. Science proved them right. Here's why it works.
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Warmnest® Lemon & Clove Candle — Natural Wasp Repellent
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Plant-based wax pearls made from shea butter, coconut oil, and RSPO certified vegetable oil. Pour into any container you own and create a natural wasp-free zone.
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Beautiful and protective. 100% vegan, no paraffin, no soy, no toxins. Pre-infused with real lemon and clove essential oils that repel wasps naturally while smelling warm and fresh.
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Over 120 hours of protection per box. One candle covers up to 20 ft around you. Works even when unlit. Zero soot, zero waste. Just refill and your protection starts again.
Ingredient Facts
🧈 Shea Butter
Forms the base structure of each wax pearl. Provides a smooth, clean burn with no soot or black smoke. Gives the pearls their soft, round shape.
Sourced from West Africa — plant-based, vegan.
🥥 Coconut Oil
Acts as a natural binding agent in the wax blend. Helps the pearls melt evenly and produce a steady, consistent flame. Improves scent throw when essential oils are added.
Sourced from tropical regions — plant-based, vegan.
🌿 RSPO Certified Vegetable Oil
Adds flexibility and burn duration to the wax formula. Ensures the pearls hold their shape at room temperature but melt smoothly when lit. Extends total burn time up to 120 hours per box.
RSPO certified — responsibly sourced, sustainable supply chain.
🕯️ Cotton Wicks (30 included)
Pre-cut natural cotton wicks. Produce a clean, stable flame with no chemical residue. Each wick burns for approximately 4 hours.
100% natural cotton — unbleached.
🍋 Lemon & Clove Essential Oil
Naturally infused into every wax pearl for a consistent, long-lasting scent release. Limonene from lemon peel and eugenol from clove buds are two compounds wasps instinctively avoid. Used for generations across Mediterranean coastal restaurants as a natural wasp repellent. Creates a protective zone up to 20 ft. The scent stays active even when the candle is not lit.
Extracted from natural lemon peel and clove buds — 100% pure, no synthetic fragrance.
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Creates a natural wasp-free zone up to 20 ft
Our wax pearls are pre-infused with 100% natural lemon and clove essential oils. When lit, they release a warm, fresh scent that keeps wasps away while you enjoy a clean, beautiful flame for up to 120 hours.
- Naturally repels wasps
- 100% lemon & clove essential oil
- Up to 120 hours of clean burn
- Safe for kids, pets, and food
Ingredients
Our lemon & clove wax pearls are made from a blend of RSPO-certified palm oil (responsibly sourced, protecting rainforests and wildlife), coconut oil, and shea butter — ingredients widely used in natural cosmetics for their clean, gentle properties. The scent comes from 100% natural lemon and clove essential oil extracts, infused directly into the wax for a warm, consistent fragrance release.
Plant-Based · RSPO Certified · 100% Natural Scent
Plant-Based · RSPO Certified · 100% Natural Scent
Usage Duration
• Burn time: Each box provides up to 120 hours of burn time, depending on usage and the number of wicks used.
• Scent duration: The lemon & clove fragrance stays active even when the candle is not lit. Lighting the candle enhances the diffusion, but the pearls continue to release scent at rest — keeping wasps away around the clock.
• Wick spacing: For the best results, keep each wick at least 2 inches apart from one another to ensure an even burn and optimal scent release.
Up to 120h · Scent Active Even Unlit
• Scent duration: The lemon & clove fragrance stays active even when the candle is not lit. Lighting the candle enhances the diffusion, but the pearls continue to release scent at rest — keeping wasps away around the clock.
• Wick spacing: For the best results, keep each wick at least 2 inches apart from one another to ensure an even burn and optimal scent release.
Up to 120h · Scent Active Even Unlit
Shipping Time & Returns
• Delivery: All orders are shipped worldwide within 6 to 9 business days.
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee: Not happy with your order? Contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Just let us know what happened.
• Damaged products: If your order arrives damaged, returns and replacements are completely free of charge.
For full details on shipping and returns, please check our policies at the bottom of the page.
Worldwide Shipping · 30-Day Guarantee · Free Returns on Damaged Items
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee: Not happy with your order? Contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Just let us know what happened.
• Damaged products: If your order arrives damaged, returns and replacements are completely free of charge.
For full details on shipping and returns, please check our policies at the bottom of the page.
Worldwide Shipping · 30-Day Guarantee · Free Returns on Damaged Items
What our community says
Why wasps crash your meals
Wasps are attracted to sugars and proteins. Your drinks, your meat, your fruit. They detect food from over 30 ft away using scent receptors. That's why they always find your table within minutes.
The Mediterranean tradition
In coastal villages across Italy, Greece and Spain, restaurant owners have placed lemon halves studded with cloves on every table for generations. It's not decoration. It's the oldest natural wasp repellent in Europe.
The science behind it
Lemon peel contains limonene. Clove buds contain eugenol. Both compounds overwhelm the scent receptors wasps use to locate food. They don't die. They simply cannot find your plate anymore and fly away.
Why traps, sprays and swatting fail
Traps collect dead wasps in a jar of juice and attract more. Sprays release chemicals near your food. Swatting makes wasps aggressive and increases your chance of getting stung. Killing one releases a pheromone that calls others.
How Warmnest does it differently
We infused real lemon and clove essential oils directly into plant-based wax pearls. Instead of 30 minutes from a drying lemon half, you get up to 120 hours. Same ancient wisdom, beautiful on your table and all summer long.
Why thousands are switching from traps, sprays and swatters
Warmnest
Traditional Wasp Solutions
Real lemon & clove, no synthetics
Zero chemicals near your food
120 hours of protection
No disgusting wasp traps
No toxic spray near your plates
No aggressive swatting needed
Kills none, repels naturally
Works even when unlit
Refillable, zero waste
6 ways to enjoy your summer without wasps
1.Pour the pearls into your favourite container
Choose a container of your choice, whether it's an old candle container, a vase or something more creative. Gently pour the wax beads into the container. Fill the container to the desired height.
2.Insert the wick and light
Take a wick (included) and insert it into the centre of the wax beads. Make sure the wick is straight and protrudes only 1cm from the beads. A well-placed wick guarantees even combustion and a beautiful flame!
3.Light the wick with a lighter or match
Take your matchbox or lighter and light the wick(s) to enjoy the beautiful glow of your candle for as long as you like.
4.Replace the wick to get a spark plug!
After use, a wax capsule forms around the wick of your powder candle. Remove or turn over this capsule to reveal a fresh wick and enjoy your candle again as if it were brand new!
What our customers really think
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Complete your setup
Pour your lemon & clove pearls into one of our handcrafted containers for the best scent diffusion and the most beautiful result.
Why 30,000+ Customers Love Warmnest
Plant-based pearled candles designed to protect your home naturally.
Up to 120 hoursof clean burn per box, one box replaces 6 classic candles
Any container you ownbowls, glasses, dishes. Your candle, your style
3 protective scentsCitronella, Lavender, Lemon & Clove. Smells beautiful, repels naturally.
100% plant-basedno paraffin, no soy, no toxins. Vegan and soot-free
Zero waste, refill foreverlooks brand new every time, just add fresh pearls
Safe for kids and petsself-extinguishes if knocked over, total peace of mind
A New Generation of Candles
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Who we are
Warmnest was founded by two childhood friends, Élise & Manon, in a small apartment in Paris. We’re still a proudly independent brand, built with care and intention. Our mission is to reinvent the candle experience: more creative, more sustainable, and more personal for people and the planet. Join us in reimagining what candles can be beautiful, refillable, and made to reflect you. 🕯️
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wasps navigate using scent receptors to find food. Limonene from lemon and eugenol from clove are two natural compounds that completely overwhelm those receptors. They can't locate your food anymore so they fly away. It's the same reason Mediterranean restaurants have used this combination for generations.
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Absolutely. The pearls are 100% plant-based, non-toxic and vegan. No chemicals, no sprays, no DEET. The candle self-extinguishes if knocked over. You can place it right next to your plates and your kids without any concern.
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No. And that's important. Killing a wasp releases a pheromone that attracts more wasps to the area. Our candle repels them naturally so they leave without triggering that signal. Fewer wasps, not more.
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Yes. Place two or three candles around the seating and food area to create a wide protective zone. For a party of ten to fifteen people, three candles is usually enough. The warm lemon and clove scent adds to the atmosphere and guests won't even realise it's keeping wasps away.
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One candle creates a wasp-free zone of up to 20 ft around it. That's roughly the size of a standard outdoor dining table and seating area. For larger gatherings or open spaces, place two or three candles around the perimeter.
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Lemon and clove works best in calm to moderate air. In windy conditions the scent disperses faster. For breezy terraces or open gardens, place candles closer together and use two or three to maintain consistent coverage.
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