Bugs

While commercial repellents can be quite effective, they’re often full of harmful chemicals. The good news is that there are natural alternatives that can be easily made at home with essential oils and other organic ingredients. They’ll smell far better and work just as well as the store-bought options.

While bugs play an important role in the earth's ecosystem, you should give some of them a wide berth because they can pack a nasty sting or bite (and some carry potentially harmful bacteria). Here are seven insects to avoid during the warmer months!