bug-free how to keep uninvited pests from spoiling your outdoor activities by suja natarajan ackyard parties are the hallmark of the warmer weather of summer too and the consistent sources of food and water increase the activity of insects and are tips for keeping your yard bug-free maintain your yard mow your yard to restrict the places allows the insects to thrive," adds augaitis ticks flourish in moist and shady areas avoid the gimmicks many items that claim to help ward dragonfly mimics and consumption of dry out because standing water is a potential gests discarding stagnant water from bird- costco connection costco.com carries the dynatrap insect and mosquito trap insect repellents are available in the warehouses and on costco.com pick your plants the frequency of the type of pests you'll encounter depends on the structure and north dakota-based kari warberg block of natural pest-control products der and lemongrass might help deter pests," rosemary and basil also helps to repel pests of florida gardens lawn & shrub care repel the horde deet and picaridin-based products are commonly used insect repellents that pro- vide longer-lasting protection from flies according to the environmental protection installing a bat house to attract bats is another organic pest-control method suja natarajan is a writer based in ohio