It's summertime! Take the patio chairs out of storage and set up that grill. Invite your friends and family over for a delicious meal and outdoor fun, but make sure you're not inviting any unwanted guests, such as mosquitoes, gnats, ticks or biting flies.

Protecting your yard from a bug invasion

You can discourage flies from buzzing around your table and cooking areas by disposing of trash quickly. Also, be sure to use garbage cans with tight-fitting lids. To help keep your deck and yard free from biting insects such as mosquitoes and no-see-ums, use a personal or area repellent from OFF!®.

Choosing the right products

For daytime BBQs or parties, use OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellents. They're specially designed to feel and smell great on your skin, so they're ideal for the entire family. OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellent II Clean Feel repellent is a Picaridin-based formula designed to provide a clean, non-greasy feel without the odor of a traditional repellent.

If you're planning on spending most of your time on your deck or patio, spray OFF!® Yard & Deck Area Repellent II Fogger on your patio furniture before your guests arrive (click here for official instructions). This will help provide an area where everyone can relax.

If you're entertaining in the evening, use an OFF!® PowerPad® Lamp or Lantern to repel mosquitoes from an average size deck/patio. OFF!® PowerPad® has more repelling power than up to 15 citronella candles or buckets.