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Those blue-light zappers look cool and sound satisfying—zap!—but they are often luring in more bugs from the entire neighborhood. It’s like putting up a neon sign that says “Party Here!” and then complaining about the bouncers.

A better gadget? A sticky trap near your plants, or a trap that uses CO2 bait. But honestly, for casual hanging out, the fan and the vinegar bowl are your chillest, cheapest allies.

15 Simple Gnat Repellents that Really Work

What About Deet?

You can slather on chemical repellents, sure. They work great. But for me? I’d rather avoid smelling like a lab experiment while I’m trying to eat a burger. There are picaridin-based sprays that are odorless and work just as well if you’re a mosquito magnet.

If you want to go fully natural, a spritz of water with a few drops of tea tree oil on your clothes works wonders. Just don’t get it on your pet—it’s toxic to cats.