Citronella drives away bothersome insects such as flies and mosquitoes.
Keep bugs away from patio at night.
If you want to keep bugs away from a patio at night try swapping out cooler bulbs for warmer ones especially yellow or sodium vapor bulbs.
Fans are a great mosquito deterrent they aren t strong fliers and even a light breeze will blow them away.
Fans can be particularly helpful in warding off flies and mosquitoes neither of which are fans of strong winds.
Circulating fans are particularly helpful if you re trying to cover a larger area one high one low.
You could also combine the torches with citrus candles for twice the pest fighting action.
As an added bonus you get a nice cooling breeze.
Spray essential oils in the space.
Don t use bulbs that are any brighter than you need because the intensity of the light can also be a pest magnet.
If you want to keep bugs away from a patio at night try swapping out cooler bulbs for warmer ones especially yellow or sodium vapor bulbs.
Hold off on flipping the switch until there s not enough light outside to see by.
Here are some outdoor lighting ideas to help get you inspired.
Investing in an outdoor ceiling fan or a few oscillating fans can make a big difference when it comes to keeping bugs away from your party.