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We all have our own remedies for keeping mosquitoes at bay; bug spray and citronella candles are two popular methods. However it’s also a good idea to clear underbrush around trees and shrubs and avoid planting thick vegetation, according to the insect experts at Southern Living. Read more about banishing bugs on their site

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We all have our own remedies for keeping mosquitoes at bay; bug spray and citronella candles are two popular methods. However it’s also a good idea to clear underbrush around trees and shrubs and avoid planting thick vegetation, according to the insect experts at Southern Living.

Read more about banishing bugs on their site

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15 of 21 We all have our own remedies for keeping mosquitoes at bay; bug spray and citronella candles are two popular methods. However it’s also a good idea to clear underbrush around trees and shrubs and avoid planting thick vegetation, according to the insect experts at Southern Living. Read more about banishing bugs on their site