Wave Goodbye to Mosquitoes: 8 Top Repellents to Protect Your Backyard

Bug bites? Not this time. This year, we’re kicking mosquitoes to the curb and welcoming peaceful evenings outdoors, enjoying the comfort of our backyards without the need for sprays or unpleasant plastic bracelets.

Keep swarms away from your BBQ, eliminate pesky colonies in your garden ponds, and give a collective sigh of relief to everyone who forgets to reapply their bug spray. Enjoy the outdoors without irritation. From electric zappers to natural remedies, here are the must-haves to mosquito-proof your lawn and patio this summer.

1. JCKEL Bug Zapper; $40

2. Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks, Pack of 36; $35

3. Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits and Dunks; Starting at $10

4. Andrea Portable Citronella Oil Diffuser with Refill; $25

5. Mosquito Guard Citronella Tea Light Candles, Pack of 16; $14

6. OFF! Mosquito Repellent Coil Refills and Backyard Accessories; Starting at $15

7. Mighty Mint 32-Ounce Yard Spray Bug Repellent; $25

8. Skeeter Screen Patio Egg, $30