Bug Repellent: The Best Tips for Staying Itch Free

Investing in a fancy bug zapper or full-scale insecticide fogger might be tempting, but remember that not all bugs are nasty.

Some insects, such as bees and butterflies, provide essential pollination services. So unless you’re attacking arthropods for blood, it’s best to let the insects be.

Before you shield yourself in a plume of bug spray, consider making your outdoor space inhospitable to unwanted insects by following these suggestions.

Make Your Yard Unattractive to Bugs

Here’s a quick introduction to some pest-repellent plants and what bugs they help repel: – Mosquitoes: Lemongrass, Thyme, Lavender – Ticks: Rosemary, Beautyberry, Marigold – Spiders: Basil, Mint, Lemon Balm – Flies: Petunias, Floss Flower, Nasturtiums

Plant Pest-Repellent Herbs, Flowers, and Other Greenery

Standing water attracts mosquitoes and provides an area for them to lay eggs. If you find standing water in a container, such as a plant dish, dispose of it. Afterward, wash the container with soap to kill any mosquito eggs.

Remove Standing Water

Lawn insecticides applied to your entire backyard use chemicals such as permethrin to kill mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, ants, and more on contact. After the initial kill, lawn insecticides provide up to one month of bug-repelling powers.

Apply Liquid Barriers & Insecticides

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