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5 Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard

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The Summer weather makes people want to be out in their yard, but unfortunately, the mosquitoes want to be there too.   Best Pest Control knows a few tricks and tips that can help to keep these annoying bugs from spoiling your outdoor fun.   1.  Light citronella candles Mosquitioes hate the smell of citronella oil, making these candles a wonderfully effective way to keep them at bay.  A few placed strategically around your yard and picnic area should reduce the amount of mosquitoes nipping at you and your guests. 2. Use lavender oil The scent of lavender is another one that mosquitoes cannot stand, but most humans enjoy the fragrance.  Using a lavender essential oil in a body lotion or oil will make you smell good and help to repel the bugs. 3.  Grow plants that mosquitoes hate There are quite a few plants that can be grown around your yard or patio that naturally repel these pests.  A few of these are:  lemongrass, citronel...