Stay Bug-Free This Summer With These 16 Natural Solutions

Thanks to the citronella in this olive oil lamp it acts as a natural bug repellent, and because it's a "lamp" it gives off more light than an average candle.

Not only are these balloon-dipped citronella candles super pretty to look at, but they also do a great job at keeping bugs away.

If your house has an infestation of spiders and you want a less harmful way to ward off the eight-legged critters, this anti-spider spray is it. It's made of essential oils, water, and a little dish soap, and it works like a charm!

Keep bugs from biting you this summer with this essential oil insect repellent. The ingredients only call for three essential oils, witch hazel or vodka, and distilled or boiled water, and ta-da! You have an effective bug spray.

Thanks to the borax in this ant killer (a natural mineral that's often used as a cleaning booster) your ant problem will be gone in a flash. The sugar in this killer attracts the ants, while the borax kills the small pests. Simply place a few drops on a piece of cardboard, and watch your ant problem disappear!

Keep fruit flies away from your favorite fruits and vegetables by mixing one-fourth cup of apple cider vinegar with a few drops of dish soap and water. The little bugs will be attracted to the apple cider vinegar as they meet their fate in the suds of the dish soap. Trust us, this fruit fly trap is effective and works quickly!

If you want a bug spray that works double duty at repelling ticks and mosquitos, this natural bug repellent is it. With both an adult and kids' spray, you can ensure that you and your kiddos are staying safe.

Made with dried catnip, which keeps pesky bugs away, this easy insect spray is scented with vanilla and essential oils for a fragrant and effective repellent.

Summer is the season for ticks, so keep yourself and your furry friend safe with this vinegar-based spray that totally repels suckers. Don't freak out if you find one; here's the safest way to remove a tick from your pet, and you.

Your foliage will thank you during the sultry summer heat with this easy plant bug spray that is effective at getting rid of gnats and aphids.

Repurpose a plastic bottle into a fly and wasp catcher that really keeps patios and decks free of pests.

Along with being so chic, these scented candle holders help repel bugs from your backyard party. Use ends of lemons, oranges, herbs, and spices for a fun way to give last bits new life.

Along with being pretty centerpieces, these bug-repelling candle holders are made with rice, food coloring, and essential oils. And the color can be coordinated with any festive occasion.

Use orange peels and the ends of candles to DIY scented candles that use smells that keeps bugs away.

You only need water and tea tree oil to mix together this smart and easy bug spray that can be used as often as needed.

DIY these helpful little ant-bait rounds that keep the little buggers away from your next picnic and take the natural poison back to the ant hill.