What is a good home remedy for outside bugs?

I need a home remedy for those pesky outsoor bugs that is pet and flower friendly. I love sitting around my fire pit but those darn bugs are driving me insane. 😖
Thank you
Sheri Lemaster
  5 answers
  • Klo15402740 Klo15402740 on Jun 09, 2017

    If you were to plant different types of plants that repel bugs that would make a world of difference. I planted lemon grass on both sides of my porch and hardly get bit. (And I live in Florida) Rosemary is very ornamental and does the job as well. Theres even more to choose from depending on where you live !

  • Teresa Teresa on Jun 09, 2017

    Plant some lemon grass or Citronella, I have a few of each in pots around by deck, they work.

  • Nstrasser1 Nstrasser1 on Jun 09, 2017

    Great idea. I live in Florida on a lake and "no see ems" drive us crazy even in a screened lanai. Perhaps I should replace some of my ornamentals with Lemon Grass or Citronella. I've never seen a Citronella plant; is it colorful?

  • Gail Gail on Jun 09, 2017

    Citronella is a green leafy plant.

  • Ginny Ginny on Jun 09, 2017

    A friend of mine ties dryer sheets to her picnic umbrella and in inconspicuous spots around her outdoor entertaining area. Seems to work for her.