Here are some outdoor lighting ideas to help get you inspired.
Keep bugs away from patio at night.
Citronella drives away bothersome insects such as flies and mosquitoes.
Fans can be particularly helpful in warding off flies and mosquitoes neither of which are fans of strong winds.
The fact that bugs can see cooler tones better is why.
If you want to keep bugs away from a patio at night try swapping out cooler bulbs for warmer ones especially yellow or sodium vapor bulbs.
If you want to keep bugs away from a patio at night try swapping out cooler bulbs for warmer ones especially yellow or sodium vapor bulbs.
Fans are a great mosquito deterrent they aren t strong fliers and even a light breeze will blow them away.
As an added bonus you get a nice cooling breeze.
Hold off on flipping the switch until there s not enough light outside to see by.
Spray essential oils in the space.
Turn off any lights you re not using.
Circulating fans are particularly helpful if you re trying to cover a larger area one high one low.
Don t use bulbs that are any brighter than you need because the intensity of the light can also be a pest magnet.