Then spray it directly onto the web or porch area.
How to keep bugs away from patio at night.
It can come in the form of oil or in the form of a candle.
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Bust out the citronella.
Use citronella candles and.
Unlike normal light bulbs where bugs are drawn to blue or ultraviolet light they cannot see yellow light as well and are not attracted to the color.
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Citrus candles work great alone but they are even better when used in conjunction with citronella torches.
A clean patio is a pest free patio.
Sweep up any crumbs and wipe away spilled liquids when dining on your patio.
Invest in a fan.
Choose lighter shades of paint color for your home s siding doors trim and other features such as fencing patio and decking to make it less attractive to mosquitoes.
Even the smallest food morsel.
While these lights don t repel the insects since they cannot see the yellow they are less likely to gather.
This should help keep flies and other pests off your patio.
Citronella is well known for keeping bugs away.
Replace your white bulbs with yellow bulbs or sodium vapor lights.
How to keep bugs away from your patio.
You can even use the oil and wax to make candles on your own at home.
You need to make sure that you don t use paraffin here.
10 ways to keep those outdoor bugs away.
Investing in an outdoor ceiling fan or a few oscillating fans can make a big difference when it comes.
Spray mouthwash around your patio.
Here are nine things you can do to control pests without toxic chemicals and keep your guests comfortable after dark.
And if pesky birds are a problem avoid paint that is the same color as their favorite foods.
Address the issue of standing.
Make your own vinegar spray mix vinegar and water in equal parts in a spray bottle.
The same principle may work for your home.
This will help keep them out as vinegar repels spiders.
Hold off on flipping the switch until there s not enough light outside to see by.
Get patio plants to keep bugs away.
Nature has provided plants with a variety of natural defenses to repel insects but there s no one perfect.
To keep the flying bugs away place citronella tiki torches around the perimeter of your patio and or place citrus candles on surfaces such as tables or benches.
Drain any standing water.
Tips for creating a pest free patio.
Invest in a ceiling fan or portable fans.
Use yellow bug lights for your porch deck and balcony.