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Keeping Bugs Away Our host shares tips on keeping bugs away when you entertain outdoor. From "Home Made Easy" episode DHME-115

Stephanie Lydecker, host of Home Made Easy, shares tips on how to keep "uninvited" guests and pests--such as bugs and bees--away when you're eating outside.

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	Stephanie shares a few simple tips to help keep those pesky bugs away from your food outdoor.
	Figure A

Materials:

mint, rosemary and lemon grass potted herb plants
mason jar
hammer
nails
beer
shallow plate
sugar
water

Keeping Bugs Away

• You can purchase mesh covers to place over the food.

• Mint, rosemary and lemon grass act as natural pest repellants. Place a few potted plants on your table. It is more pleasant that the smell of citronella candles--and as a bonus you have an instant centerpiece!

• Take an old jar with a metal lid. Punch a series of 3/8" holes in the top (figure A). Fill with beer and screw on the lid. Place around the parameters of your party. The bees will be attracted to the beer and leave you and your guest alone.

• Take a plate and pour sugar into it with a little water. Place in a corner--away from your table and food. Bees and bugs will feast on this instead of on you!