Keep Summer Pests Away

Stop that ant trail.
Sprinkle a line of cinnamon around the areas where you've spotted ant armies. They don't like the smell and won't cross over the line. For a pest-proof picnic, sprinkle cinnamon around the edge of your blanket.

Shoo, flies.
A bunch of basil is not only a tasty addition to your summer salads but also keeps away flies. Cut a few leaves and place them on the table when you're eating outdoors to ward off flying pests.

Banish bees.
Keep the striped stingers away from your outdoor festivities by tying a few dryer sheets around chair legs or tree branches. The bees can't stand the smell.

Natural mosquito repellent.
Get rid of the pests naturally by adding a few drops of clove oil to your body lotion. The scent masks other aromas that attract annoying mosquitoes, lowering the incidence of itchy bites.