Summer days should be long and fun-filled not filled with attacks by pesky bugs. Yes we know that bugs are essential for the environment and that they do a lot of good within the natural world but bug-enhanced burgers are something no one wants at their summer BBQ! So check out these 11 awesome anti-bug tips for a relaxed and fun summer outdoors. You will be glad you did!
A great anti-wasp strategy is to place lemons stuck with cloves around the home or yard
![cloves in lemon](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cloves-in-lemon.jpg)
Another useful anti-wasp tip is to place bowls containing cedar chips, mint leaves or lavender around the home
![anti moth plants](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/anti-moth-plants.jpg)
Baby oil is wonderful for repelling mosquitoes
![baby oil repellent](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/baby-oil-repellent.jpg)
Burn sage on a bonfire to keep flying insects at bay
![sage](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sage.jpg)
Putting sage or rosemary on the BBQ is another very effective way of keeping flying bugs away
![herbs bbq coals](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/herbs-bbq-coals.jpg)
An old soda bottle makes a great cockroach trap
![bottle cut up](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bottle-cut-up.jpg)
Sprinkle cinnamon or use sidewalk chalk wherever you have an ant problem
![cinnamon line container](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cinnamon-line-container.jpg)
Growing garlic in your yard will ensure your bug problems are a thing of the past
![garlic growing](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/garlic-growing.jpg)
A dish of soapy water will repel mosquitoes
![soapy water dish mosquitoes](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/soapy-water-dish-mosquitoes.jpg)
Wasps really hate flea collars so place them around your property if you don’t want wasps around
![placing flea collar](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/placing-flea-collar.jpg)
Orange citronella candles are another very effective way to keep flying bugs at bay
![orange citronella candles](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/orange-citronella-candles.jpg)
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