Mosquitoes have you running indoors? Read on for some great tips on getting rid of mosquitoes and other icky summer time bugs!
Mosquitoes are inevitable in the warmer months, but there are some great ways of getting rid of mosquitoes! Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your summer entertaining! Give some of these a try, and tell me which ones work best for you. If you live in an area like me where mosquitoes are rampant, you might want to try ALL of these ideas. 😉 Please click the blue/gray links to be taken to the source with all the information you need to help banish mosquitoes.
1. USE PLANTS THAT HELP GET RID OF MOSQUITOES
Plant some of these herbs around your outdoor space in containers, and it will help prevent mosquitoes from hanging around. And as a bonus, you’ll have fresh herbs for your recipes! Peppermint, Basil, Sage, Rosemary, Lavender, Citronella, Catnip, and Lemongrass are natural bug deterrents.
2. USE A MOSQUITO REPELLER OUTSIDE
Use a mosquito repeller on your table! That tiny little box at the end of the table blends in with the beautiful tablescape, and works like a charm! Click here for the post link to get all the details on the table, the lights, and you can click here to shop for the mosquito repeller.
Here’s an up close pic of the mosquito repeller. You’ll want to get one of these!
3. MAKE YOUR OWN BUG SPRAY – DIY BUG SPRAY BY KALEIDOSCOPE LIVING
This bug spray is all natural, and great to make in quantities required for summer outdoor living!
4. MAKE A BUG REPELLENT MASON JAR LUMINARY BY SPARKLES TO SPRINKLES
These mason jar luminaries are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen for bug repellents! Be sure to click over to see how to make these luminaries.
5. DIY TICK REPELLENT BY FIVESPOT GREEN LIVING
This DIY Tick Repellent Spray is a little different from the mosquito spray, so you’ll want to check this one out! You can also find a pest control bundle on this site as well. Very handy tips!
You can find more great ideas on mosquito control here: