The Best Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors While Avoiding Bugs

A typical location for standing water that you may not have considered is inside a building that has a detachable lid on it. This might be a storage box or closet outside, or it could even be a container where you keep your water hose.

Once rain falls or you water your lawn and water reaches these storage locations, it might begin to seep into the structure. Given that they are mostly enclosed, there is less possibility that the water will escape into the atmosphere, increasing the potential that it will collect and hold standing water.

 

 

 

 

Clean the water out of the tank, and you’ll have less pests to contend with.

An other building that may contain standing water is a water fountain or a swimming pool that you may have in your yard. Despite the fact that fountains and pools are beautiful and might seem exquisite, if they are not properly maintained, they will serve as a beacon for insects.

If you want to spend time outdoors or throw a party, you must be certain that the buildings you choose are well-stocked with running water. You shouldn’t wait until it’s time to go outdoors to run them; you should do it at least 24 hours before you want to be in the vicinity of the place in question.

 

 

 

 

Water has plenty of time to flow and not remain still in this manner.

Last but not least, you should consider your own physical limitations. Insects are drawn to our bodies because of the carbon monoxide we emit, particularly when we sweat.

If you are outdoors when it is humid or muggy, and you begin to sweat, you will unintentionally draw insects to yourself. You could believe that the more garments you wear, the safer you are; but, if those clothes are making you sweat, the exact reverse is true, and you should avoid wearing them.

 

 

 

Make use of the natural defenses that exist.

Because insects are naturally found throughout the environment, it would seem that they would be at ease wherever in the environment; however, this is not the case. The natural world has devised a slew of protections that may keep pests away from your property.

Planting certain sorts of flowers is one of the most effective methods. Bug-friendly flowers may be found in a variety of varieties depending on the insect species that live in and around your yard.

 

 

 

In the case of ants, for example, you might plant Chrysanthemums, or you could create a herb garden and cultivate plants such as mint and basil.

If you want to try to keep mosquitoes away (which are a bothersome bug that may be found both during the day and at night), you can grow Marigolds or Lavender in your garden.

Possibly the most troublesome insect is a beetle, which can be really annoying. If this is the case, you should check at Petunias as a possible option. Planting chives or even garlic in a herb garden for ants is also beneficial for beetles, since they are attracted to the scent of chives and garlic.

 

 

 

Recall that having a herb garden does not need you to utilize the herbs for culinary purposes; you may just use the garden to help repel pests if you want not to.

In the event that you do decide to develop a garden and employ any of the flowers that might aid discourage pests from entering your yard or home, make certain that they are in the appropriate vicinity to the house.

 

 

 

If you place it too far away from the home, pests will still be able to get through the barrier and the system will be rendered useless. A problem with planting too near to the house is that you’ll still want an aesthetically pleasing yard, and putting plants and flowerbeds against the home may not be the most inviting sight.

Keep in mind that you want to make it tough for insects to get the food they need. It is likely that if they are having difficulty entering into your yard, they will leave and look for another place to camp.

 

 

 

Create Your Own Self-Defense System

Because the management of this kind of pest protection system requires a significant amount of time, you may not be enthusiastic about the prospect of growing flowers or establishing a herb garden. There are several additional ideas you can capitalize on that are less time-sensitive and labor-intensive if this is the case, and they are listed below.

 

 

 

Using a citronella candle setup is one popular technique of deterring mosquitoes. Perhaps you have hosted or attended a party where you were exposed to them, and you can recall how they smelled since they have a particular fragrance.

 

 

There has been some success with this kind of product; however, more study is being done to prove that lighting a standard candle or oil is just as beneficial as using a citronella based product, if not more so.

 

 

So, whether you want to use a citronella-based product or a more traditional candle or oil lantern, the most important thing to remember is to make sure they do not run out of oil or candles. You must constantly ensure that you have adequate inventory on hand so that if they do run out, you will have a replacement on hand immediately.

 

 

 

Another option for keeping insects away is to spread some mulch in and around your outdoor space. You must be cautious about this since certain mulches are known to attract insects, so you must make certain that you get the appropriate kind of mulch.

 

 

 

If you want to keep insects away from your yard, you should avoid using Cypress or Hardwood mulch; instead, use Cedar. Cedar mulch provides a pleasant natural aroma that deters insects from congregating in the intended location. Aside from that, after you’ve laid down mulch, you won’t have to do anything with it for the rest of the year.

 

 

 

 

Cedar and any flowers from the previous section you put out will make an excellent tag team, as they will both work together to keep insects away from your garden.

It is possible, however, that this approach will not work for you if you do not grow any flowers or do not have any trees in the vicinity of the area where you want to remain insect free.

No one likes random mounds of mulch in their yard, so you should only choose this approach if it makes sense for your particular yard and landscape design needs.

 

 

 

 

A last suggestion is to flood the area with lights, which would be rather effective. In most cases, insects are drawn to lights because they provide a source of heat. The chances are good that you’ve seen or perhaps owned a bug zapper. While these devices are effective, they only function in a limited area.

 

 

 

Installing lights in and around your whole area is permissible, as long as the lights are such that have been proved to keep insects away. They will often have a yellowish tint to them; avoid using almost any other color of light since it may attract insects to your home.

Setting up a light perimeter may be beneficial; but, you must ensure that you are OK with the idea of having a large yellow ball of light on at night just to enjoy the environment.

 

 

 

 

Concluding Remarks
It’s possible that you’ve gone through this guide and determined that any or all of it seems to be too much effort and that you will in fact be the home where everyone must wear insect spray in order to have a good time on a particular night. Hopefully, this will not be the case in this instance.

 

 

 

 

According to what you have seen so far, there is a wide range of options available to you to ensure that you, your family, or your visitors have a pleasant time outdoors, at night, away from irritating insects.

All you have to do is examine the region you want to be in, determine whether or not there are any obstacles, and then devise a strategy.

 

 

 

Keep in mind that insects are looking for the quickest and most convenient approach to get what they want. If you make it difficult for them, they will eventually go. When this occurs, you can be certain that you will have a fantastic time each and every night during the summer.