{"id":12485,"date":"2025-03-31T10:59:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/?p=12485"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:39:27","slug":"best-bug-protection-patios-pergolas-gazebos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/best-bug-protection-patios-pergolas-gazebos\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Bug Protection for Patios, Pergolas &#038; Gazebos"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12485\" class=\"elementor elementor-12485\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696c3bed post-lf-hero e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"696c3bed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Gazebos<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d80a4ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d80a4ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6e9eb8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c6e9eb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe3c093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbe3c093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/author\/khunt\/\">By Kylie Hunt<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55ae45f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b55ae45f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep bugs away from your patio, pergola, or gazebo, install retractable or permanent screens, mosquito netting, or outdoor curtains. Natural repellents like citronella, lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus are scientifically proven to help with mosquitoes, flies, and ants, but may not be safe for use around pets. Sealing gaps, adding fans, cleaning up debris, yardwork, and having your roof treated with Roof Maxx reduces common entry points so outdoor spaces aren&#8217;t as attractive to insects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a435d4f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a435d4f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p><table class=\"responsive-table\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Time to Read<\/b><\/td><td><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9\u201310 minutes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/b><\/td><td><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bug protection for patios, pergolas, and gazebos<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to choose retractable or permanent screens<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to use mosquito netting or outdoor curtains<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why roof and yard work supports a healthy exterior<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Next Steps<\/b><\/td><td><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider which bug protection method suits you best<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your shingles inspected for cracks that let bugs in<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span 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Mosquitos, black flies, wasps, and other insects distract you from quality time with loved ones but also leave behind itchy welts and painful stings.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post will cover the best ways to keep your outdoor spaces bug-free so you can enjoy them without the constant buzzing and biting. From all-natural methods to common-sense suggestions for keeping bugs out of your home, you&#8217;ll be well-equipped to weather the swarm once nice weather arrives.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while we&#8217;re talking about keeping your outdoor space in top shape, don&#8217;t forget about your roof! 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size-full wp-image-16902\" alt=\"Aerial photo of a mosquito net screen with a hard-sided metal frame around a pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aerial-view-screened-pool-enclosure.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aerial-view-screened-pool-enclosure-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aerial-view-screened-pool-enclosure-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Aerial photo of a mosquito net screen with a hard-sided metal frame around a pool<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13b8342 e-con-full post-lf-main-text-1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d13b8342\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2d8fda3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2d8fda3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bug Protection Methods at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df9131f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df9131f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p><table class=\"responsive-table-2\"><thead><tr style=\"background-color:#007fb3;\"><th style=\"color:#ffffff;\">Method<\/th><th style=\"color:#ffffff;\">Type<\/th><th style=\"color:#ffffff;\">Targets<\/th><th style=\"color:#ffffff;\">What to Watch Out For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Retractable Screens<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Physical barrier<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Flying insects<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Must be attached to a hard-sided frame<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Permanent Mesh Screens<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Physical barrier<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Flying insects<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Hard to retrofit on older installations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Mosquito Netting<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Physical barrier<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Mosquitos, gnats, noseeums<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Bugs can bite through untreated mesh if people make contact with it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Outdoor Curtains<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Physical barrier<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Flying insects<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Gaps at floor level may let still bugs in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Citronella Candles And Torches<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Scent repellent<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Mosquitos<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Some are toxic to pets, small children, and people with allergies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Essential Oil Sprays<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Scent repellent<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Mosquitos, flies, ticks, spiders, ants<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Toxic to cats and some other pets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Sealing Gaps And Cracks<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Prevention<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Crawling insects, mice<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Yearly rechecks are necessary for upkeep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Ceiling Or Standing Fans<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Airflow<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Flying insects<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Only install fans rated for outdoor use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Roof Maxx<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Prevention<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">All pests<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Only suitable for roofs in generally good condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Method\"><strong>Roof And Yard Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Type\">Prevention<\/td><td data-label=\"Targets\">Nesting and boring pests<\/td><td data-label=\"What to Watch Out For\">Clear away standing water and debris right away, as it can harbor pests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68ed7b6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon 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They keep insects out, but still allow fresh air in. You have two main options: retractable or permanent.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c905ec73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c905ec73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Retractable Bug Screens<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d876b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d876b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retractable screens install permanently onto the hard sides of your pergola or gazebo, but they&#8217;re designed to retract back into housing along the sides of your space. They&#8217;re typically made from a combination of PVC coated fiberglass, polyester mesh and metal (usually aluminum).<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close your space off quickly and easily when the bugs get bad.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retract the screen fully to restore your open view in bug-free weather.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partially retract the screen to create shade or block the sun out from certain angles.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from a wide range of mesh colors depending on the brand or seller.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for something simple but effective you don&#8217;t need to mess with much, retractable screens fit the bill nicely. They&#8217;re easy to take care of, too; just keep the tracks free of debris and apply a silicone-based lubricant if they lose their fluidity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d868411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d868411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Permanent Mesh Screens<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93962ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93962ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent screens serve the same functional purpose as retractables, but they&#8217;re designed to remain in place 100% of the time once they&#8217;re installed. That means you can&#8217;t retract them. You&#8217;ll see these most often on wall-mounted sunrooms and enclosed patio spaces.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gives you year-round protection from insects without closing the windows.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still allows air to flow through freely, so you can enjoy the breeze and scent of nearby flowers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many options also come with an awning for overhead protection from rain or the elements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main drawback? Permanent mesh screens are much harder to install on gazebos and pergolas that are already in place. 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Netting &amp; Curtains<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b28d050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b28d050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, permanent solutions like retractable and mesh screens just aren&#8217;t the right fit. If you want the option to remove your bug protection completely, mosquito netting and outdoor curtains are a great fit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331ad81f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"331ad81f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mosquito Netting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71401412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71401412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito netting is so effective that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/prevention\/about-mosquito-nets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the CDC actually recommends it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for preventing malaria and other insect-borne diseases in some countries. Nets with a rating of around 800 holes per square inch will also keep out noseeums, gnats, and other very small insects (including seed ticks!).<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s lightweight and easy to install temporarily (fixing it in place takes a little more effort).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito netting is very affordable, so it&#8217;s ideal for homeowners on a budget.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be installed on any space with hooks or draped over the structure for a temporary fix.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a side note, treating your mosquito netting with an insect-repellent spray makes it nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-016-1419-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">twice as effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also helps to prevent bites through the mesh if you happen to lean up against it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d788e12a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d788e12a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outdoor Curtains<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cccc2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1cccc2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor curtains add style and draw attention to beautiful wood patios and gazebos, so they&#8217;re the ideal choice when aesthetics matter. Plus, they&#8217;re available in just about any color you can imagine!<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains provide shade, privacy, and protection from bugs and complement your home.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple and easy to tie back when you want a clear view, but stylish in either position.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better choice for areas that need both sun and bug protection than mesh alone.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains do have one drawback: if they aren&#8217;t heavy enough or don&#8217;t secure to the floor of your gazebo, you won&#8217;t have full protection closer to the ground. 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sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lavender, a natural bug repellant, growing in a garden.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc50514 e-con-full post-lf-main-text-1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6dc50514\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74a9dc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c74a9dc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natural Bug Repellents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde49ece elementor-widget 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Candles and torches that contain citronella and essential oil sprays contain plant-based ingredients bugs just don&#8217;t like.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95f3ff3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95f3ff3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Citronella Candles &amp; Torches<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e986fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e986fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citronella candles and torches contain an oil that&#8217;s sourced from a species of tropical grass known as Cymbopogon. That&#8217;s the same lemongrass you&#8217;ll find in the produce section at your grocery store.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a pleasant lemony scent that some people describe as &#8220;clean&#8221; or &#8220;citrusy.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning citronella doesn&#8217;t change the scent\u2014it just disperses it through the air.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works by masking scents insects find more appealing (like sweat and carbon dioxide).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works best if you use it with another solution, like mosquito netting or curtains.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citronella oil is practically non-toxic according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/citronellagen.html#:~:text=Oil%20of%20citronella%20is%20a,list%20of%20minimum%20risk%20pesticides.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Pesticide Information Center,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but the burning process isn&#8217;t. Use it with care around sensitive pets like cats, parrots or fish and young children.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de80aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de80aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential Oil Sprays<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd86dafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd86dafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While citronella is technically an essential oil, too, let&#8217;s talk about a few others that might help: lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint. All of these have a natural ability to repel bugs, and assuming you buy the oil itself, don&#8217;t contain any harsh chemicals.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English lavender (plants or oil sprays) repels mosquitos, flies, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18237038\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ticks.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) is the main ingredient in products like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysnaturals.com\/products\/lemon-eucalyptus-oil-insect-repellent-spray#:~:text=The%20oil%20of%20lemon%20eucalyptus,invisible%E2%80%94at%20least%20to%20mosquitoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murphy&#8217;s Naturals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29309619\/#:~:text=Although%20some%20spiders%20are%20globally,on%20any%20of%20these%20spiders.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that peppermint can help deter spiders, ants, but not flying bugs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29309619\/#:~:text=Although%20some%20spiders%20are%20globally,on%20any%20of%20these%20spiders.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ylang ylang and frankincense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (commonly found in perfumes) repel mosquitos.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with citronella, these products work best when paired with another protection method, and you should always carefully follow the instructions on the package.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Note: Most essential oils, including peppermint, eucalyptus, and ylang-ylang, are highly toxic to cats. 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If you already have permanent solutions in place, sealing gaps and cracks or installing fans can help.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b5c524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3b5c524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seal Gaps &amp; Cracks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450cd526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"450cd526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is great advice for your home, too. Sealing gaps and cracks can help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/understanding-roof-leak-repair-costs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid expensive roof leak repairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But checking for gaps and cracks in your patio, pergola, or gazebo is also a great way to keep these areas free from pests. Bugs only need a microscopic amount of space to get in!<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check along all areas where two edges meet: floors, ceilings, doorways, and panel edges.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use caulking or weather-stripping to seal off entry points, and check it yearly for damage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check any mesh or screening often. It&#8217;s rare, but mice and some insects can chew through it.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find a hole in your mesh, you can use a patch kit to cover it or replace the panel completely. You can also sew a patch down over it or weave fishing line through the gaps if you have the relevant skills, but this won&#8217;t be as easy or effective for very fine mesh.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4fe877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd4fe877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Install Ceiling or Standing Fans<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2840f55f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2840f55f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most flying insects aren&#8217;t very strong. Even a moderate breeze will push them away and stop them from attaching to your body. Installing ceiling or standing fans can be helpful, but protection alone won&#8217;t be the only benefit.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for permanent spaces that don&#8217;t have AC, like patios or gazebos.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps keep fresh air moving through the space when you&#8217;re using mesh.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will also help circulate essential oil sprays and citronella candles\/torches.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch? Even though you can buy outdoor-safe ceiling fans, you&#8217;ll still need some kind of permanent, fixed overhead support to install them. 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This is also true for insects: pests love rotting wood, holes, debris, and leaves and will actively seek them out.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips for keeping the exterior of your property neat and clean:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your outdoor space tidy by sweeping away leaves and debris that can attract bugs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you leave leaves and debris in place for pollinators, keep it away from seating areas.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t leave standing water around in warm weather. It&#8217;s a breeding ground for mosquitoes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call pest control if you notice burr holes or piles of sawdust near surfaces (you may have ants!)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6f7fef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6f7fef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Focus on Your Roof First<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff30d57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cff30d57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a top-down approach to maintenance is usually the best way to go, because problems like leaks and wood rot often start there first. If you have asphalt shingles on your home or your outbuildings, Roof Maxx can help keep them in top condition.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our natural roof-rejuvenation solution is designed to be absorbed by the asphalt shingles on your roof, which replaces the natural oils they lose over time. This restores their flexibility, making them less likely to crack and break. As a result, your roof becomes less susceptible to the elements\u2014and to pests that might use those cracks as an easy way into your home.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof Maxx can help extend the lifespan of shingles in good condition for up to 15 years, and costs up to 80% less than replacing your roof entirely. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/faqs\/how-roof-maxx-works\/#sec-video\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch a quick 1-minute video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how it works.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbda5fe4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"dbda5fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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homeowners<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2970edfd e-con-full post-lf-main-text-1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2970edfd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe6bb0a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe6bb0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stop Pests From Taking Advantage of Bad Shingles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e59f5f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e59f5f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Exploring and using a mix of the simple steps listed above will prevent bugs from invading the sanctuary of your favorite outdoor spaces.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And remember, maintaining your roof is just as important for your outdoor living areas. Roof Maxx can help protect shingles on your home and outbuildings, which helps prevent opportunistic pests from taking up residence in your roof structure or creating holes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/find-a-dealer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a dealer in your area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a free quote.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4b529e elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9f4b529e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon 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Plan around these windows or have your protection in place before evening gatherings. Standing water creates the kind of breeding ground they love, too, so if you have a water feature, make sure it&#8217;s filtered and always moving.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do bug zappers actually kill mosquitos? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ff2766 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8ff2766\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b892c38e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b892c38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not really. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10858648\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that mosquitos make up a tiny fraction of what most zappers kill, since the UV light mostly attracts moths and other harmless insects. Some of these can actually be beneficial because they eat the kind of pests you don&#8217;t like, so it&#8217;s counterintuitive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do yellow porch lights keep bugs away? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a530ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17a530ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab3fbc07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab3fbc07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow or warm-toned LED bulbs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5108255\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attract fewer insects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than bright white or UV light, so it&#8217;s worth a try if you&#8217;re having a real issue with them. They don&#8217;t repel bugs, but they might reduce how many of them show up to crash your barbecue or backyard party in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is DEET more effective than natural repellents? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c0e39e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c0e39e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db415a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db415a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. DEET and picaridin <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26590930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consistently outperform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plant-based options in testing, especially with regard to ticks. That said, there is evidence that DEET can irritate skin, damage synthetic fabrics, or even harm pets if they lick your treated skin, so it&#8217;s not for everyone.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always follow the label directions, or stick with natural repellents if you&#8217;d rather avoid it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do citronella plants repel mosquitos like candles do? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988b861e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"988b861e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703c6667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"703c6667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, no. The living plant releases very little oil on its own, so planting citronella around your patio won&#8217;t provide meaningful protection unless you pick and crush the leaves. It&#8217;s easier and more effective to just buy the candles or citronella essential oil.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What time of day are mosquitos most active?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most mosquito species feed at dawn and dusk, when the air is cooler and more humid. Plan around these windows or have your protection in place before evening gatherings. 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