Tips to keep pests at bay while entertaining outside

An outdoor party with lots of grubs and groovy tunes is what one needs to beat the summer heat. Perhaps this pleasant day can turn out to be a disastrous one if the right precautions are not taken.

Every outdoor space is infiltrated by insects and pests irrespective, especially if the weather is nice and sunny. The right precautionary measures can make your outdoor party a smack and adding to that, here are few tips;

Mosquitoes netting:

The best idea to get rid of the mosquitoes in the outdoor area is to put mosquito netting. Have a net attached to an outdoor tent or as a cover to the porch. This will not only save you from mosquitoes but will also protect you from bugs and give your outdoor area a savvy look.

Get those tiki torches:

Keep the pests away by installing tiki torches and ensure that they are installed in a safe area which is away from home and flammable objects. Apart from just driving away the pests, they also create an elite ambiance in any sort of a gathering.

Herbs and aromas:

There are various herbs like lavender, rosemary, garlic, peppermint, chives, basil and others which keep the insects away from their odor. Rush to your local nursery and get them planted around the porches and outdoor seating areas. Apart from just driving away the pests, they also emit a poignant smell and provide divine scenery.

Mount a traditional bug zapper:

This is the most widely used methods to drive away the pests. You can get the bug zapper of your desired size and can keep the insects at bay. However, one of the disadvantages of bug zappers is that they are quite noisy.

Repellents:

You can also make use of mosquito repellents.