How to Picnic Bug-Free
- by Diane Rixon on Jul 16th 2009 11:00AM
I love living in Florida, but I hate, hate, hate the bugs. As if the mosquitoes aren't bad enough, we've also got untold billions of ants to contend with. All these creepy crawlies can turn a pleasant picnic into an ordeal. Fortunately, there are lots of quick and easy tricks to help keep them at bay this summer. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Go natural. Citronella oil can discourage mosquitoes, of course. But did you know that lemon and garlic (oils or fresh) can be used to repel flies, mosquitoes and ants?
- Wipe the tablecloth down with plain old white vinegar. Flies don't care for the smell, apparently.


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