An entomologist’s advice for bug-free backyard barbecues
Once the food is prepared, the table is set, and the candles are lit, it’s easy to get in the mood for a great meal. But when you’re dining outdoors, few things can kill that mood as instantly as creepy-crawly insect visitors. Bugs are, unfortunately, a natural part of eating outside. They didn’t ask for you to host a picnic next to their nest, but now that you have, you might as well learn how to deal.
The internet is positively bursting with tips, tricks, and hacks to keep your backyard picnic bug-free, ranging from citronella candles and tiki torches to DIY options like apple cider vinegar and essential oils. But many of these hacks are old wives’ tales at best, or marketing gimmicks that aren’t actually effective.
According to University of Nebraska entomologist Kait Chapman, there are three types of bugs you have to worry about at an outdoor meal: bugs that want to bite or sting you, bugs that buzz around and annoy your guests, and bugs that want to eat your food. Different types of bugs mean different mechanisms for coping with them, so we asked Chapman to share her expert tips for keeping your outdoor picnics and backyard barbecues bug-free.
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