Why does genetic variation increase the chance that some individuals in a population will survive? Genetically diverse populations display high phenotypic variation. If changing environmental conditions favor a particular phenotype there is a good chance that genetically diverse population will have some individuals who have that advantageous phenotype.
As well, the candles produce large particles in their smoke and there have been concerns about how safe it is to regularly breathe in this smoke. Mosquito coils: Like citronella candles, mosquito coils produce a smoke that confuses mosquitoes. The coils contain the insecticide allethrin.
It also produces lavender blooms in the summer. How to Care for Citronella Growing and caring for mosquito plants is easy. And even though it may not be an actual mosquito repellent plant, it makes an ideal plant both indoors and out.