What is the best way to keep mosquitos away? Yard Guard, Mosquito Magnet, Off! Torches; Do they work?

If you have an electrical outlet near your sitting area in your backyard, plug in a fan that will scan the area. Any kind of flying insect hates breezes !

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What is the best way to keep mosquitos away? Yard Guard, Mosquito Magnet, Off! Torches; Do they work?

I know repellants are probably the best but I'm trying to organize a backyard BBQ, but we have serious mosquitos.

Yard Guard Spray

This works great for us.

A home remedy from Howard Garrett, the "Dirt Doctor".

All natural and non-toxic and it even smells good.

But it isn't permanent, you have to spray it every 4 hours or so.

Mosquito Repellents

DEET products are too toxic and should never be used, especially around children and more especially on their skin. What is effective, non-toxic and recommended is explained below.

Vanilla home remedy for personal use:

8 oz water

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp. orange oil

Spray on liberally.

All of these work to an extent, but there will never be 100% success with any of these..torches etc..repellents of this sort depend on which way the wind is blowing etc..if the torches are not drifting thier scent/smoke..in the proper direction, or you have irregular wind ..you will have this problem..My best bet would be to buy an outside screened in partition..which usually from 75.00 to 300.00 depending on size you may need and go inside it....Of course , this depends on your budget too here..may not be cost efficient for you todo this..

Don't have a backyard BBQ at night if you are having big problems with mosquito's. It is next to impossible to get rid of them no matter what you use.

How about letting one person cook outside and bring the food indoors.

No one wants to eat outside while fighting off these pests.

Bugs, and mosquitos in particular, are attracted to the smell of sweat and breath of animals and humans. A fan used to stir up and shift that smell will be very effective.

Skin repellents, and a zapper

use dryer sheets, this sounds crazy but workes !