2. LAY A TRAP

And no we don’t mean the electric bug zapper. A patio egg is a ceramic diffuser that soaks up lemongrass oil and repels insects for up to four months. Bonus: It smells lovely.

3. TAKE A BATH

Instead of spraying yourself with the icky stuff, try taking a bath with a few drops of citronella oil. Then, when you head outdoors in the a.m., you’ll automatically turn off insects.

Yes, those summertime fire pits are great for ambiance, but they can also keep pests away–just add a bit of smoking sage to the pit and…see ya, mosquitoes.

5. HANG WATER BAGS

Hear us out: Filling sandwich bags halfway with water and placing a few copper pennies at the bottom honestly works. Hang the bags close to your doorway to keep bugs from entering your home–the water refracts light and confuses those stupid guys into flying in the wrong direction.

6. RAID YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM

Dryer sheets are made up of chemicals that gnats and mosquitoes don’t like, so placing one (or two) in your pocket naturally makes them stay away.

7. EAT MORE GARLIC

It’s a doozy, but eating or swallowing garlic pills gives you a repelling scent that not even Mr. Skeeter appreciates. (Just make sure your loved ones aren’t also repelled.)