With warmer days ahead, I swear by this trick to getting rid of all the flies and mosquitoes in my backyard

🪰 Bonus Backyard Tips to Keep Bugs Away Naturally

1. Burn sage or rosemary over your grill or fire pit. The smoke repels mosquitoes naturally.
2. Set up fans. Mosquitoes are weak flyers—just a light breeze from a box fan keeps them at bay.
3. Dump standing water. Birdbaths, buckets, and clogged gutters are breeding grounds.
4. Grow bug-repelling plants: Try basil, lemongrass, marigolds, mint, or catnip.
5. DIY fly trap: Fill a mason jar with apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap. Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes—the flies crawl in but can’t escape.

🌿 Final Thoughts

As someone who loves being outside but hates bug bites, this garlic-vinegar spray has been a total game-changer. It’s safe for pets and kids, affordable, and refreshingly free of chemicals. Plus, it makes your backyard smell like an herb garden instead of a pesticide aisle.

So as the weather warms up, give this trick a try—and enjoy your summer evenings bite-free.

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