Backyard Insect Repellent

Buy or make a basic insect trap.

The first step is to buy or make a basic insect trap. The second step is to capture the bugs after they’re lured in.

If you’ll be using a commercially available trap, check the product reviews before purchasing. The same goes for homemade traps—look at how other people have done it and see if there are any ideas or modifications that might work better for your situation.

One option for DIY insect traps is a soda bottle, like this one:

This can also work with smaller plastic cups and jars instead of bottles. You just need something with some height (taller than your average bug) so that when insects land on it by mistake, they have enough time to realize their mistake before falling into whatever liquid is inside (preferably water). Another easy-to-make homemade trap uses a piece of cardboard from an empty cereal box folded up into an open rectangle shape with two sticks stuck under each end; this should be placed in such a way as to allow airflow but not sunlight exposure directly onto its contents—you want your bait items inside! To add another layer of protection against escaping insects: cover them up with newspaper or something similar until you’re ready for use later on today/tomorrow/whenever works best for getting rid of those pesky flies buzzing around outside near where everyone sits together eating dinner.”

Wear adequate clothing.

When it comes to repelling insects, there is no better tool than clothing. Insects are attracted to dark colors, so the more light-colored clothing you wear, the less attractive you will be to them. Wear long sleeves and pants—this will also help keep ticks away from your skin. Additionally, tuck in your pants into your socks so that there are no loose ends for insects to land on before attacking their next meal: You!

If you’re planning on spending time outdoors this summer and don’t have time for an extensive wardrobe change (or if you just don’t want to look like a farmer), consider wearing hats or sunglasses as well. Don’t forget insect repellent either—the only thing worse than being eaten alive by mosquitoes is being bitten while smelling like a citronella candle all day long!

Use natural and herbal insect repellents.

Use natural and herbal insect repellents. Natural insect repellents contain essential oils that can be very effective, but they should be kept away from pets. Herbal repellents are usually made with essential oils, but can also include other botanical or plant-based ingredients.

Large amounts of insects can ruin an outdoor experience.

You don’t want to be interrupted by an insect flying into your food, or have to dodge around a mosquito that’s landing on your arm. If you’re planning a picnic, you might find yourself fighting off flies and other pests as they land on the food itself. Luckily, there are ways to prevent these issues from happening and keep your outdoor experience enjoyable for everyone involved.

If you’re hosting an outdoor party or event in which many people will congregate in one area for several hours, it’s important to take steps ahead of time in order to ensure that no one is bothered by insects. You should first clean up any debris which could attract bugs (such as leaves), spray down areas with water so they aren’t dusty enough for bugs to land on them, make sure there aren’t any food crumbs lying around before guests arrive so no one accidentally drops something on their clothes while eating outside—and more!

When preparing your backyard space for use as an outdoor venue during warm weather months (or even year round if it doesn’t get too cold!), try some of these strategies: