7 Ways Not To Get Mosquito Bites

Things in life that aren't fair: the American prison system, Jennifer Aniston's love life and the fact that in a backyard full of people, you seem to be the only one who gets covered in welty, gross mosquito bites. Here, 7 creative ways to keep those suckers at bay.
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Things in life that aren't fair: the American prison system, Jennifer Aniston's love life and the fact that in a backyard full of people, you seem to be the only one who gets covered in welty, gross mosquito bites. Here, seven creative ways to keep those suckers at bay -- without resorting to the DEET.

Let Your Garden Grow. Here's how & why.

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Lay A Trap. Here's how & why.

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Take A Bath. Here's how & why.

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Light A Fire. Here's how & why.

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Hang Water Bags. Here's how & why.

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Raid Your Laundry Room. Here's how & why.

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Eat More Garlic. Here's how & why.

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