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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The Capital Bee Campaign Encourages Bee-Friendly Behavior
Protective Poncho Shelters
Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations
Netted Dresses
Kate Moss Dons a Mosquito Net Gown for Sport Relief
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The Dabba Lunchbox Improves Transport, Portion Control and Presentation
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The Bento Steamer is a Lunchbox with Cooking Capabilities
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Giantized Bugs
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The Insulated Brown Paper Bag is Reusable and Resilient to Leaks
Vaseless Root Arrangements
Nurture Studies Features Soil Sculpted by Voluptuous Vases
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The 'You're Worth More Dead Than Alive' Infographic is Disturbing
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The Stunning Suspended Support of Dangling Delights
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The AntiMosquito Application Drives Away Unwanted Insects
Inner Ocular Chillers
The Smart Fridgerator Can See its Contents and Display Them for You
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The Illustrations by Korneel Detailleur are Intriguing
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The Hair Dresser Bot Helps Replace Human Caregivers for the Elderly
Electronic Stain Zappers
The Portable Spot Cleaner Saves You the Labor of Laundry
Mama Monster Fragrances
'Fame' Perfume by Lady Gaga is as Eclectic as the Artist Herself
Swaying Spinal Seats
Adam Cornish's Wooden Hammock Wins Herman Miller Design Competition
iPads as Fly-Swatters
Newsday iPad Commercial Shows Print Newspapers Have at Least One Use
Themed Tissue Packaging
Archie McPhee Makes Blowing Your Nose Humorous
Unsittable Appliance Stools
Hurun Air Purifier Disguises to Fit in With Your Interior Design
Bizarre Breath Fresheners
Archie McPhee Flavored Mints will Drive Away Your Date
Eco-Friendly Coolers
KeepCool Fridge Preserves Your Food with the Help of the Elements
Separate Serving Decanters
The Measuring Carafe Aerates and Designates Three Glasses
Transparent Flower Photography
Brendan Fitzpatrick's Floral X-Rays Series is Fragilely Futuristic
Cutting-Edge Bug Zappers
Eco-Magnet Rids the Air of Insects and Potential Illness
Drinking Horn Decanters
These Cruets by Jaume Cornella are Contemporary Safari Dispensers
Bar Graph Wall Clocks
The Mhin Clock Creatively and Quietly Keeps the Time
Meaty Oral Hygiene
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Insect-Repelling Genie Lamps
The Aladdin Magic Vaporizer Creates a Bug-Free Environment
Saw Blade Timepieces
The CuTime Wall Clock is Sharp Yet Subtle Despite its Industrial Roots
Personified Pup Perfume Ads
'Le Chien' is Unusual and Amusing
Punctuation Tourist Bots
The Exclamation Marky Flying Robot Directs Convention and Tourist Traffic
Squidlike Scent Dispensers
The Bloom Air Medic is an Air Purifier with an Organic Appeal
Insect Suction Firearms
The Fly-Goodbye Bug Hunter Gets Rid of Pests
Bulletproof Boarder Boots
Burton SLX is Built for Mountain-Shredding and Firearms
Minimalist Eclipse Clocks
The Eclipsion Wall Clock is Inspired by Outer Space
Paper-Scented Perfumes
The Paper Passion Eau de Parfum is for Hardcore Literature Lovers
Angular Perimeter Platters
Outline Collection by Jean Couvreur Merely Suggests the Idea of a Dish
Disintegrating Insect Ads
The Invaders Pest Control Campaign is Modern and Minimalist
Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Sleep Off the Ground Without Bug Bites in the Netted Cocoon Hammock
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Ryan Bardsley Creates a Unique Series of Dot Array Timepieces
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Bed Bug Camera Detects Biting Creepy Crawlers Before They Take Over Your
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'Healthy Eyes In A Digital World' Infographic Will Keep Up Your Optics
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Gordy’s Pickles are a Deliciously Tart Treat to Relish
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Andrija Vecenaj's Queen Concept Fridge is Sculpturally Alienesque
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The Meka Robot Will Comfort and Care for the Elderly
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The NewFresh Air Purifier Improves Interior Atmospheres
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Nanolabel Anti-Mosquito Technology Turns Clothing into Insect Repellant
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The Mosquito Bug Vacuum Takes Care of Pests
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Webbed Swatter Guarantees Flyless Living
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