As the weather heats up, so does our desire to be outside! Don’t let mosquitoes keep you from the great outdoors! Try out thee 5 proven hacks to keep mosquitoes out of your way this summer!
Marigolds
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Keep pesky mosquitos out of your backyard with a bed of brilliant marigolds. Marigolds have a scent that mosquitos find horrid. These colorful flowers also contain the natural compound, pyrethrum, that can be found in most insect repellents.
Parkseed Marigold Seeds ($4.00)
Palo Santo Sticks
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These incense sticks not only look great in a decorative bowl, they also repel mosquitos!
Palo Santo Sticks ($12)
Linen Sprays
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Spritz your sheets, clothes, and tablecloths with this sweet smelling spray that will repel mosquitos. Scented with French lavender, Sicilian lemon and mixed with the natural repellents cedarwood, peppermint and geranium, this spray will keep you bug free all summer long.
NoMo Insect-Repelling Eau Fraîche ($85)
Citronella Candles
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An old summer standby, the citronella candle is a reliable repellent to keep your backyard get togethers mosquito free.
Terrain Citronella Grapefruit Candle ($44)
Hanging Citronella Coils
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These citronella dipped cedarwood coils are not only a fun decorative touch to your patio, they’re an attractive alternative to traditional mosquito repellent coils.
