The 9 Best Mosquito Repellents For Patios

• Also available on Walmart, $5

Even though this all-natural mosquito repellent is completely free of chemicals, it still packs a powerful punch. Made with lemon eucalyptus oil, a natural insect repellent, this spray creates a non-sticky barrier on your skin to protect against bites for up to six hours. Plus, it has a light, refreshing scent that cools your skin but won't overwhelm your senses. To top it all off, this spray has a cult following on Amazon, with over 21,000 five-star ratings.

Helpful review: "I’m always the person getting eaten alive by mosquitoes while no one else is, I used this a couple nights ago and I had ZERO bites. I couldn’t even believe it, it’s the first time something has worked 100%."

• Also available on Chewy, $35

This eco-friendly yard spray will keep pests away without all the chemical residue. The key ingredient in this formula is cedar oil, which blocks octopamine, a compound essential to the life cycle of mosquitos, fleas, ticks, and other pests. Just attach the bottle to your garden hose and spray up to 8,000 feet of your yard. This formula tackles active problems by eliminating mosquitos, but it also works as a preventative measure so you don't have to deal with them cropping back up later. And since there aren't any harsh chemicals in its formula, you can spray right before a barbecue or party and safely go onto the grass without worry. Oh, and it’s safe for your pets, too.

Helpful review: "I could not go outside and not get eaten alive by mosquitos in a matter of moments I kid you not 5 minutes I would have 20 bites, I used a bottle of this stuff then reapplied another bottle a week later just for assurance as my yard is very large and I got ONE more mosquito bite for the remainder of the summer. Totally worth it and smells like the mountains in Colorado"

• Also available on Lowe’s, $10

This refreshing plant-based candle smells amazing while it keeps you and your guests protected from bites. Made with a blend of soy and beeswax, this candle is infused with all-natural mosquito repellents, including rosemary, mint, and cedarwood oils, along with citronella and lemongrass. Plus, it provides over 30 hours of burn time, so you can use it for multiple nights on the patio before it'll need to be replaced.

Helpful review: "Definitely the best bug repellant candle I have tried! It lasts a long time compared to other citronella candles I have tried. Living in the south, bugs are all over around this time of year. I have noticed that this candle deters bugs from my patio space and allows me to enjoy my patio without being swarmed by bugs. Great longevity for the size and price and the scent is nice and light compared to other citronella candles. Will definitely buy these over any other brand."

• Also available on Home Depot, $30 for one lantern, and Walmart, $56 for two lanterns

Not only do these mosquito repellent patio lanterns keep nasty pests far away from your outdoor gathering, but they don’t even look like bug repellents. Instead, the chic lanterns fit right in with your patio decor, while simultaneously delivering a DEET-free, plant-based formula that is heat-activated via a 12-hour fuel cartridge and is free of scent. The lantern doesn’t have cumbersome cords and provides protection up to 15 feet. You’ll get two lanterns and six repellent mats (which each last four hours and change color when you need to refill them) in each set. "Love the portability of this lantern and it really does seem to keep the mosquitos away,” Bustle Commerce Editor Kate Miller says. “Especially great for entertaining in the yard — it doesn't buzz or make noise so it just blends into your environment."

• Also available on Home Depot, $45

Simply install these mosquito repellent stakes around the perimeter of your patio (in the soil or in planters) and they can protect up to 15 feet around them each, keeping your outdoor area free of mosquitoes. The heat-activated repellents comes with six repellent mats that last four hours each and two 12-hour fuel cartridges. The formula itself is derived from plants and free of DEET and they’re simple to use — just rotate the top to kickstart mosquito protection.

Helpful review: “I live in an area overrun with mosquitos. We couldn’t go outside because we would get swarmed - especially my son and myself, and he gets allergic reactions to mosquito bites. I have tried everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. Nothing has ever worked - until this. Easy set-up and for the first time in my life I can go in my yard or to outdoor community events and not get swarmed. I did not see 1 mosquito with this on. Not even one! I couldn’t believe it! So worth the cost and the replacement items. I have told everyone about this because I’ve never seen anything like it. Absolutely NO MOSQUITOS!!!!”

• Also available on Home Depot, $43

If you want to skip the sprays altogether, this portable bug zapper does the trick without any scents or oils. This device uses nontoxic ultraviolet light to attract bugs to the lantern and then get rid of them instantly. It's built with a heavy-duty ring you can hang it from any nearby post, and can banish bugs for half an acre of space. Plug it in and wait for a few minutes. You'll hear the machine working when bugs are zapped as they enter the lantern. It's solidly constructed so that it'll be safe from pets and children, even if they like to play in your yard.

Helpful review: "From the day we received this big Zapper and put it up outside, it's been doing an AWESOME job! Grant that the noise level is audible, it's not annoying; in fact, you KNOW it's doing it's job. The bug population on our acreage has diminished quite substantially. The pesky mosquitoes just LOVE the bait placed under the light. Makes us all happy, including the pups."

If you're looking for a more discreet option, this ultrasonic plug-in banishes mosquitos and other pests without any (hearable) sounds, scents, or lights. This little device gives off ultrasonic waves that irritate pests so they're forced to stay away. It works in an area up to 1,600 square feet, and it's completely free of toxins, chemical, and radiation. Just plug it into an outdoor wall socket or extension cord and enjoy your patio, mosquito-free!

Helpful review: "These are really helpful, easy to use and have no noticeable odor. I purchased them to repel mosquitoes and they worked. They plug into an electrical outlet and give off a very relaxed light that can be used as a night light. I love that you receive six which can be used in multiple rooms!"

Typical citronella candles scream “Mosquito repellent!” to all of your guests. But these subtle and chic candles are infused with citronella, have a long burn time of 25 to 30 hours, and come in sweet containers that look great on your table and can be reused. The candles come in a money-saving pack of four.

Helpful review: "These candles work very well both indoors and outdoors. The scent is low key, so it is not annoying, and they burn for a decent length of time. Flys and mosquitoes become a non-issue when they are burning.”

If you are open to using a product with DEET, this popular bug spray is celebrated for being effective and long lasting. The formula contains a high 25% DEET to repel mosquitoes and other bugs like ticks, gnats, chiggers, and biting flies. And it stands out in a sea of other products because its spray dries to a powdered finish, so it won’t feel sticky and greasy. Some reviewers mentioned that its lemon scent is a bit powerful.

Helpful review: “Liked that it went on and was dry immediately. It arrived quickly and was exactly as described. It repelled the mosquitoes very well.”