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Let the bugs do their own thing, far away from you.

Some of us are unlucky enough that we feel like the Snow White of annoying summer bugs. But you shouldn't have to cower inside from the pests (that still sometimes follow you indoors). We've rounded up some problem-solvers, like incredibly reviewed bug sprays, a mosquito net for your patio umbrella, an electric repellant that plugs INTO your outdoor string light, and so much more so you can venture to your outdoor couch for a spell without getting eaten alive!

Consider stocking up on a two-pack of refills for $19.99.

Promising review: "I recently added this plug to my outdoor string lights, and it’s such a simple but great upgrade. It was super easy to install, just plugged right into the lights. We love to host in the summer and frequently grill out and have fires, so having something attached right to the lights to help keep mosquitoes away without having to think about it has been great. Also, love the remote! I like that I can just turn it on when we actually need it and not have it running all the time or feel like it's being wasted when were not out there. Overall, it just makes hanging outside a lot more enjoyable without adding any extra effort." —Piper

BugMD is a small biz specializling in anti-bug home products. 

This set comes with three devices and nine sticky pads. Each pad lasts about 90 days. 

Promising review (for the pic): "Best product! This is a before-and-after over a one-night period! Highly recommend." —Kim

Promising review: "I bought this so my puppies could traverse to/from their backyard pen area...and keep flying insects out. It is AWESOME! The puppies figured out quickly that they could go through the screen — the screen snapped back into a closed state immediately after they got through the opening. If only all things in life could be solved this easily!" —Lynette S Quigley

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three colors and five sizes).

Bug Bite Thing is a small biz specializing in mosquito- and tick-relief products. 

Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. It arrived on Monday and on Tuesday morning I woke up with a bug bite on my arm. I used this little tool (3x per the instructions) and documented with photos. Immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite was gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" —Rebecca

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Works fast! These are great. Nice small container, easy to travel with. Instantly stops the itch. My toddler left it on and didn't scratch at all!" —Ryan Dunn

"Amazing because they work. Maybe it’s a placebo effect, but they work wonders, especially on kiddos. They have no smell. They are very sticky and can last a couple of days on the skin. Decently worth the money, I kept them in my purse all summer long." —Gerardo Thompson

Promising review: "I have used this board to take food to potlucks. I use it as a vegetable tray at home. Easy to clean. The cover works well when transporting to a friend's house or to picnics. Cover keeps bugs away at outdoor events." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "We purchased this for a safari in Africa and it works perfectly. Not a single bug bite in the three weeks we were there!" —Jennifer

"Really WORKS well! Spray is a fine mist that covers well. There is no odor and no sticky-slimy residue on your skin. I spray in the early morning as I head out to pick tomatoes, or weed eat, and I get NO BITES! I may have to repeat late afternoon to maintain the effectiveness, but we can sit on the front porch until and including evening darkness (8–9 p.m. EST) with no critter nibbles. Will reorder to have excess for fall firepit gatherings!!" —James Bricker

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $29.99.

This weatherproof fan has a fully sealed and permanently lubricated industrial motor to protect it against wetness.

Promising review: "Great fan at a good price! I bought this fan for my backyard to help circulate the air in hot days and to help deter mosquitoes at night around the fire pit. This fan worked perfectly. It has three speeds, the highest of which is super strong. The fan at high speed is a bit noisy, but nothing unexpected of a powerful fan. It is also 100% waterproof, which is a must. My only minor issues would be 1) it would be nice if the fan came with a cover for when it’s not used (I bought 20-inch tire storage covers to do the job), and 2) the fan is only adjustable up and down not side to side — if they could make it oscillate that would be great. Having said that, I would recommend this fan for sure and would not hesitate to buy it again." —Bigdad

Get it from Amazon for $119.97+ (available in two sizes).

Psst, this operates with Thermacell-branded cartridges. 

Promising review: "I live near water and have animals = I get bugs. With one of these placed at each of my doors or windows outside = I get no flying bugs inside. Finally. During winter, truly no flies inside. During summer, an occasional fly/mosquito slips through the circumference. Overall, it saved me one summer when we were getting 10 mosquito bites a day. After I started using this, no mosquito bites! (Dogs do not even notice its existence)." —Christine D.

Promising review: "This product works well on outside tables to keep flies off of your food. We used it just last night, and it's lightweight and a great size. No assembling required; just add batteries." —SmileyReviews

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four colors).

Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. 

Promising review: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched. Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." —Tracey Agopian

Promising review: "So I don't really ever write reviews, but I had to for this one! I went camping in Texas in peak mosquito season, and brought this candle with me. I burned it the whole time, and not only does it smell great and have clean ingredients, but I also did not see a SINGLE mosquito the entire time. I did not wear any bug spray. Within a couple of minutes of blowing it out, I began seeing mosquitoes everywhere! So that was proof enough for me that the candle worked." —Jodi

Promising review: "These are well-made and sturdy. The bonus is that the weather stripping also keeps the tiniest bugs from sliding in between the window frame and the screen. Now this is a quality product!" —Dale C Ludi

Get it from Amazon for $35.89+ (available in three sizes and in packs of 10).

Promising review: "This RHO screen repair tape is fabulous and simple to use! Just cut to size, pull off the clear protective film, and press onto the tear or hole in your screen. That's it! There are 15 feet on a roll and it couldn't be easier. I've patched my screened porch now in five to six spots and while the tape is visible, it prevents bugs from crawling through, which was my goal. If you don't have the time, money, or inclination to completely replace a screen, this is the perfect solution...and the fastest! Will buy again in a heartbeat if I run out of this roll." —sallywally

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I wasn’t expecting these to work that well, honestly, but they are great! They are easy to apply, and they come off, leaving no residue at all. I use them on my kitchen window and garage door to enter the house. Other sticky fly traps haven’t worked for me, but these get the job done." —Audrey

This fits umbrellas as large as 10 feet. Also, check out a net option for umbrellas up to 15 feet wide.

Promising review: "Overall, very sturdy once you put the water on the bottom, you can fit it to your base size. It protects the whole seating area wonderfully, definitely worth the money. The size is perfect, easy installation." —Christian Delvento

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (also available with built-in lights).

The net isn't removable but if you choose not to use it, you can flip it to the underside while in use.

Promising review: "We recently took two of these camping and they worked well. Hammock sleeping takes some getting used to. They are initially comfy but, depending on how you set it up, your legs can end up high which caused me to wake up a few times to adjust my sleeping position. The mosquito netting is a great add. Be careful getting into the hammock as one of the lines we used to hold up the netting was caught in our hand and snapped when the full weight of your body was applied. It's not really a product flaw, you just have to make sure you are only putting your weight on the sleeping surface and not the netting when getting in. Common sense really, just something to watch for." —Tony

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in 10 color combos).

Promising review: "It zapped all kinds of bugs, which made it so much easier to play around the pool and the yard in the evenings, especially when friends and family were over. I highly recommend it." —Donna 

Promising review: "We never had problems with ticks or fleas while living in the city, but six months ago we moved to the country. Our two dogs (Doberman and small pitbull mix) run around outside and sometimes in the woods on our property. We started finding ticks on them. The vet recommended $50+ collars 'that most other owners buy for their dogs.' We scoffed at the expense for two dogs. I had remembered seeing this product on Shark Tank and had saved it on my lists here. Started using it on our dogs three months ago, Doberman has had not one tick and the pitbull had one, on the back of his ear, which we found super quick. This has been a great natural product to use out here. And there are tons of ticks. I think I'm going to start using it for myself per reading other reviews." —KitKat

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four sizes and scents).

When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I'm so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I'm out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I've used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming COME GET ME to skeeters). But I've really found success with them on a recent hot weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia. I don't notice any smell when using them and have found one wipe to have enough repellant for my arms and legs. So basically, a one and done. I don't think that I've gotten *any* bug bites on days I've used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven't had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes!

Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $31.47.

Promising review: "So I decided to uproot some of my herbs from the garden and pot them to bring them in. I also brought in a potted flowering plant and inherited a couple of my brother's large cactus plants. A few weeks later, we were infested with little gnats! I mean it was RIDICULOUS! We had them in the kitchen, we had them in the bathrooms. I was ready to throw all of our indoor plants outside to let winter take its course. I found these and I'm SO GLAD I did!! money WELL SPENT! Within a day, the problem dramatically improved! Within a week, they were gone! We occasionally will get one or two flies, but otherwise there's nothing!" —LDavis

It's made to repel flies, mosquitoes, nonbiting gnats, small flying moths, wasps, and multi-colored Asian lady beetles.

Promising review: "I was trying to do work on the part of our property that backs up to the woods, but because of all the rain we had in the spring, the mosquitoes were out of control. They made me completely crazy, and I had to give up. I ordered this to give me some relief, and it worked great. I sprayed the trees, bushes, and grass around my work area, and I had absolutely no problems after that. I can't say how long it lasted, because I was out there for only about an hour. Definitely would buy again." —JRNJ

"This is THE BEST for flies and mosquitoes. It allows you to be outside and away from the bugs!! It lasted about 6 hours." —Sarah

Do not apply to gear or clothes made of rayon, spandex, or synthetic materials other than nylon. 

Promising review: "My son and I get eaten alive by the mosquitoes. This is one of the sprays that work." —Lauren Paull

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This stuff works like a charm. One spray and bugs are killed on site. Spray it along the baseboards and just like that bug life is OVER! My place is bug-free!!!! Purchase this stuff, you won’t regret it, and the scent is nice." —Maria Crawford 

Promising review: "These look great and work well. We used the mosquito repellent tiki torch fluid and are able to enjoy our backyard again. We have a table that seats six, so it's pretty standard. We put them evenly around the table and have no issues eating dinner or watching a movie (we have a projector) in our backyard. They also look nice when they're not lit, which my wife cares deeply about. She likes a certain aesthetic in the backyard, and half-burned citronella candles clash too much." —Devin N. Meyer

EarthKind is a small business that manufactures a variety of pest control products. 

Promising review: "Bought this as I am pregnant and wanted a safer alternative to what we had been using. I was pleasantly surprised with how well this works! We get a lot of mosquitoes in our yard, and they are relentless. This actually works better than the natural one I have for my toddler and doesn’t have a strong smell. Will definitely be buying again when we run out and using it on the whole family." —Megan

Get it from Amazon for $15.80 (also available as a pack of two and wipes).

Promising review: “A miracle worker! I bought at least seven different types of products trying to destroy an army of fruit flies. This is freaking awesome stuff! I seriously am beyond thankful that this product works.” —JMC 

Promising review: "This is very useful for closing up small holes. We had lots of water bugs and they basically stopped after we used the foam." —A

Promising review: "No more ants! We've been using Amdro ant bait for years now, and it has never failed. Once we start seeing ants working their way into the house, we spread the granules around the perimeter — if we catch them early enough, we're good for the rest of the summer and rarely need to apply more than once." —KG

Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in two sizes).

My Critter Catcher is a small biz ensuring you have an easy and non-toxic way to rid your home of pests.

Promising review: "I love this thing. I live in a forest area and we got some mammoth spiders who like to come inside, especially in the fall. I've caught tons of those critters with this catcher. Sometimes it takes a minute and they escape, depending on the spider, but I have usually triumphed and escorted their little butts right out the door. It's also good for catching those big mosquitos. Highly recommend!" —Maggie T

Get it from on Amazon for $26.95 (also available in pink and camo).

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