Nothing ruins a peaceful night out like the buzzing of a pest, but there are many ways to keep bugs at bay with these innovations on today's market. While DEET-based sprays remain a popular choice for outdoorsman, its environmental impact has others looking for friendlier alternatives.
Ants, mosquitos, flies and other creepy crawlers are often coming into your homes or invading your picnics looking for a free meal. Keeping your food covered and your garbage cans sealed is one step to avoid nasty infestations. With clever ways to keep bugs at bay like mosquito warding radios and insect repelling perfumes, it's possible to enjoy the great outdoors without worrying about the itchy aftermath.
Unfortunately there are people more prone to getting bites due to their physical characteristics. For example, blondes attract more mosquitos than brunettes -- it's a price you pay to have more fun no?
38 Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
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Self-Watering Planters
iGrow by Psychic Factory is a Pot That Absorbs Water on Its Own
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Jarred Juice Lids
The Cuppow Mason Jar Sippin' Lids are Country-Inspired
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High-Frequency Mobile App Marketing
Fanta ‘Stealth Sound System' Targets Teens'
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Ant-Free Picnic Platters
The FERN Contemporary Dishes Platform is for Meal-Sharing Amongst People
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Mosquito Curtains
Removable Screens For Your Porch
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Insect-Ensnaring Decanters
This Glass Fruit Fly Trap Beguiles Bugs into a Classy Carafe
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High-Tech Insect Swatters
The Photonic Fence Kills Mosquitoes with a Laser
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Fashionable Flyswatters
Dr. Skud Swatter by Philippe Starck
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Birth Control For Insects
Controlling Creepy Crawlers
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Solar-Powered Insect Lures
'Sundew Flower Trap' Attracts Insects to Carnivorous Plants
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Fly-Eating Robots
Carniverous Clock Helps Solve Pest Problems
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Sterilizing Food Containers
The BeFresh Fruit Storage Kills Bacteria and Keeps Produce Fresh
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Pesky Pest Graphs
The ‘Are You A Mosquito Magnet?’ Infograph is Anything But Repellant
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Cutting-Edge Bug Zappers
Eco-Magnet Rids the Air of Insects and Potential Illness
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Designer Bug Zappers
The INADAYS InaTrap Electronic Insect Killer Will Rid You of Pests
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Insect-Repelling Genie Lamps
The Aladdin Magic Vaporizer Creates a Bug-Free Environment
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Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Sleep Off the Ground Without Bug Bites in the Netted Cocoon Hammock
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-40 C Bug Freezing Spray (Chemical Free)
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Insect Repellent Perfumes
Outscent by Jao Lets You Smell Good and Keeps the Bugs Away
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Insect Warding Receivers
The Go Outside Mosquito Repellent Radio Keeps Bugs at Bay
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Anti-Odor Garbage
Minus by Cem Tutuncuoglu Removes the Stink from your Bin
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Pyromaniac Insect Killers
The Fiery Mosquito Catcher by Johannes Vogl
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Stinky Sock Oil Lamps
Designs for the ‘Malaria Must Go' Project to Fend of Mosquitos
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Grow Your Own Venus Fly Trap
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Bug-Be-Gone Garments
Nanolabel Anti-Mosquito Technology Turns Clothing into Insect Repellant
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Sleek Uzi-Repellant Menswear (UPDATE)
The Miguel Caballero Polo Shirt Blocks Sweat and Bullets
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Bug Suction Devices
The Mosquito Bug Vacuum Takes Care of Pests
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Spider Web Fly Swatters
Webbed Swatter Guarantees Flyless Living
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Flyswatter Timepieces
The Urban Outfitters 'Time Flies' Clock is a Fly on the Wall
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Ornamental Eco Wasp Traps
Stylish with no Pesticide
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Bug Bite Gadgets
Heated Itch Relief Soothes Scratchiness Electronically
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Bug Repelling Brain Protectors
Ear Guards Keep Your Ears and Cranium Insect Free
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Luxury Leather Fly-Smashers
The No. 1 Alligator Flyswatter is Made of Alligator Leather
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Tech Plant Eaters
Mohsen Shahinpoor's Flytrap Robot Can Mimic Muscle Function
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Insect Repelling Clothes
Buzz Off
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Geeky FlySwatters
Delete Button For Windows or Macs
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Pest Repellent USBs
This Ultrasonic Repellent Keeps Mosquitoes at Bay
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Anti-Insect Applications
Enjoy a Mosquito-Free Summer Courtesy of this Smartphone App
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Perfume Bottle Ornaments
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Effective Children-Focused Skincare Lines
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Ultra-Refreshing Facial Sprays
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Electric Fly Swatters
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Practical Men's Deodorant Lines
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Skin-Friendly Insect Sprays
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Bug Repellent Cocktail Sprays
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Multi-Sensory Movie Experiences
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Floral Whole Body Deodorants
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Waterless Body Cleansers
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All-Over Perfuming Musts
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Hospitality Pest Management Systems
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Multi-Benefit Rose Deodorants
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Protective Setting Sprays
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Multi-Day Sweat-Free Deodorants
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Compact Repellent Sprays
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Non-Electric Deodorizing Bidets
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Multi-Use Odor Eliminators
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Scent-Based Crop Protection
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Broad-Spectrum Insecticides
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Sports-Backed Bug Sprays
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Insect Repellent Sprays
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Summer Scented Deodorants
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Calming Cat Diffusers
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Dual-Action Odor Eliminators
Air Logic Combines a Plant-Derived Neutralizer & Bio-Enzymes
Playful Accent Tables
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Multifunctional Pest Control Solutions
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Bug-Banishing Camping Shelters
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Insect Bite Relief Balms
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Topical Antihistamines
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Fundraising Bath Bombs
Lush's Limited-Edition Bath Bomb Helps to Protect Pollinators
Mint-Infused Swabs
eosera's Swabeeze Refreshes with Antimicrobial Peppermint Oil
Tick Testing Kits
Bug Bite Thing Expands into Tick Safety with a Launch Providing Critical Insight
Seasonal Low-Alcohol Cocktails
Beesou Launches Hive Challenge Highlighting its Honey Apéritif
Bite Relief Devices
Heat It USB-C Dongle By Heat It Heals Insect Bites
Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts
NOS Design Creates the NUBE Concept of Spray Bottles
Minimal Toilet Sprays
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Non-GMO Natural Insect Repellents
TREK Deters Bugs and Keeps Skin Feeling Comfortable