On to the Backyard

I like to barbecue. I like to get a big piece of meat, throw it on an open flame, and devour it. I call that a fun evening. The problem with barbecuing down here, meaning below the Mason-Dixon Line, is the mosquitoes. They're insane. And they love me. I can't tell you why. All I know is, they're drawn to me, and make no effort to allow me a peaceful summer evening in my own backyard. Lots of bites. I've tried the little scented (can't mention brands) candle things, and I've tried the outdoor foggers. They work, too. It's just the smell can really mess up a good cookout. Here's what I tried:

Ever heard of using garlic juice as a natural pesticide? I hadn't either. All you have to do is pick up a little bit of this stuff, and mix it with some water. It's actually five parts water, and one part garlic, but who's counting? You can then put it into little spray bottles and spray it around your backyard. It's supposed to work for four hours, and I can confirm that it does.

Ahh, Mother Nature

After spraying that stuff around my backyard about 30 minutes prior to my firing up the grill, I was set. I didn't get bitten once. It was awesome. Garlic actually works. I'd never used it for pest control before, but it really worked, and I love the smell of garlic, so it was a win-win.