Things in life that aren’t fair: the American prison
system, Jennifer Aniston’s love life and the fact that in a backyard
full of people, you seem to be the only one who gets covered in welty,
gross mosquito bites. Here, seven creative ways to keep those suckers at
bay--without resorting to the DEET.
Let Your Garden Grow
Lemongrass, citronella and lavender are great natural mosquito
controls. Plant them directly in the ground or in pretty planters in
places where guests gather.
Lay a Trap
And no we don’t mean the electric bug zapper. A
patio egg is a ceramic diffuser that soaks up lemongrass oil and repels insects for up to four months. Bonus: It smells lovely.
Take a Bath
Instead of spraying yourself with the icky stuff, try taking a bath with a few drops of citronella oil or
Avon Skin So Soft. Then, when you head outdoors in the a.m., you'll automatically turn off insects.
Light a fire
Yes, those summertime fire pits are great for ambiance, but they
can also keep pests away--just add a bit of smoking sage to the pit
and…see ya, mosquitoes.
Hang Water Bags
Hear us out: Filling sandwich bags halfway with water and placing
a few copper pennies at the bottom honestly works. Hang the bags close
to your doorway to keep bugs from entering your home--the water refracts
light and confuses those stupid guys into flying in the wrong
direction.
Raid Your Laundry Room
Dryer sheets are made up of chemicals that gnats and mosquitoes
don’t like, so placing one (or two) in your pocket naturally makes them
stay away.
Eat More Garlic
It’s a doozy, but eating or swallowing garlic pills gives you a
repelling scent that not even Mr. Skeeter appreciates. (Just make sure
your loved ones aren’t also repelled.)
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