How can we deter bugs from joining our backyard BBQ?
I want backyard to be bug-free, so my guest and can Bar-b-Que
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Flies
Patio fans is the fast simple method. Gather any fans you have, or borrow or rent from a party rental supply house. The bugs don't care for the breeze and stay away. Citronella candles help too.
Here is a citronella candle tutorial
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/candles/repel-with-a-cause-diy-citronella-candle-9843803
Repel With a Cause: DIY Citronella Candle
Also, spray the yard and the porch/ deck with this right before the event https://familyfocusblog.com/make-natural-insect-repellent-recipe/
This is tough, you can treat the ground, but not the air.
Citronella candles or tiki torches.
Spray with Listerine in the air about 30 minutes prior to keep them away.
You can try a few of these ideas'
https://www.naturallivingideas.com/how-to-naturally-keep-flies-away/
or.
http://myhousepests.com/mosquitoes/homemade-mosquito-yard-spray.html