Spring is fast approaching, which means it’s time to move your favorite activities outdoors. Mealtime is no exception, with picnics offering the ideal opportunity to enjoy your favorite foods while connecting with family and friends. While dining outdoors provides plenty of fun, it’s also an ample opportunity for insects to make their approach. Luckily for Jefferson City, Missouri residents, Denning Pest Control, the area’s best exterminator, has advice to offer on keeping your picnic pest-free. 

• Consider the Setting: While some picnic-goers head straight for the lake, it’s not the best idea. Water draws in a wave of insects, from mosquitoes to horseflies. Avoid them altogether by choosing an inland setting, reducing your chance of an insect encounter. The last thing you want during a picnic is to make a call to the pest control company.
• Watch What You Wear: Avoid wearing bright colors, as they act as a catcall for bees. The same goes for your picnic blanket; stick to neutral colors and you’ll instantly notice the lack of insects approaching.
• Set Up Some Citrus: Exterminators know that citrus is a secret weapon for repelling insects from specific areas. Surround your picnic area with orange and grapefruit peels to drive away pests of every variety, from ants to termites.