Beyond Bug Spray: Our Favorite Ways to Keep Insects From Crashing Your Outdoor Fun -- Apartment Therapy's Guide to the Perfect Summer

Nothing makes me want to avoid the outdoors in summer more than mosquitoes. Which is a darn shame, considering those warmer, more casual nights are the perfect time to invite folks over to enjoy a dinner party outdoors. And of course, mosquitoes aren't the only bugs out to ruin your good time. Here are our favorite ways of keeping bugs out of your outdoor areas.