Summertime is one of my favorite times of year, except for the bugs, but I plan to avoid bug spray with these tips and tricks for keeping bugs away! I must have the exact smell that every bug in the world loves, because if there is any insect in a mile radius of me when I step outside, it’s going to bite me! It has been like that since I was a child and I have more than a few scars to show for it! If I know I’m going to be outside for a while, I have used bug spray, but it smells so bad. And I always wonder about the chemicals seeping into my skin. So more often than not, I am stuck suffering with itchy, inflamed bites or having to shoo every bug around any time I choose to spend time outside! I think this summer will be much better, with my newfound knowledge of how to keep insects at bay. Who knew there were so many ways to keep the bugs off! No bites, but one of the pesky is bugs around is the common house fly! If you want to keep them away, especially during a cook out, fill several containers full of this citronella and coconut oil mix and you won’t have to worry about them at all! they hate the smell and will just stay away! Lavender and vodka is another mixture that keeps them away! Maybe they’re just too drunk to find their way back! Hey, whatever works, right? A mixture of vanilla, basil, and meant makes a wonderfully effective insect repellent! To keep creepy Crawley bugs and small rodents away, sprinkle cayenne pepper around the edges of whatever you’re protecting! They hate strong smells and won’t come in or cross the pepper trail! There is a make sure you can make using four different essential oils that will keep bugs away, and herbs on the grill can also help! I am so glad to know these tips and tricks for keeping bugs away! Perhaps my favorite insect remedy on this list is to purchase a Venus fly trap or two! They are natural enemies of all insects and will keep your home free and clear of the pesky things!
