No More Picnic Pests

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No More Picnic Pests

No one likes uninvited guests, especially the kind that crawl or fly. But, unfortunately, they're a given when we're eating in the great outdoors, so what should we do?

For safety's sake, you don't want bug spray to go everywhere - on your food, your plates - during your get-together, so always remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions and spray before your guests arrive and before your utensils and food are put out.

Another good idea is to use lightweight, collapsible food tents that are designed to keep bugs off food. They're super for a picnic because of their portability. Plus, they come in different sizes to accommodate whatever we're serving, and they're even washable! There are also the less portable, but sturdier mesh dome covers that go directly over an individual bowl or platter. They're a good choice for our patio parties and they're very decorative, besides.

There are eye-catching citronella scented candles that not only act as repellants, but dress up our tables in a fun way! They're available in styles that look like everything from condiments and ice cream sundaes to ladybugs.

To zap away the pests, try a battery-operated high-tech solution called the bug zapper.

With any of these solutions, the only guests you should have are the ones you invite - your family, your friends.you know, only the ones that can say...