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7 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes from Ruining the Party
七种天然驱蚊法
Just as you are about to enjoy some well-deserved downtime with friends on the patio, you hear that familiar buzz, and suddenly everyone is running for cover. Nobody can ruin an outdoor evening faster than a bunch of annoying mosquitoes! This summer, use these natural ways to keep mosquitoes from bugging you.
露台上，正当你准备和朋友享受一些应得的休闲时光时，耳边响起了熟悉的嗡嗡声，然后瞬间所有人都忙着躲避。没有什么能比一堆讨厌的蚊子更快地毁掉一个户外夜晚了。这个夏天，用下列这些天然的方法让蚊子远离你。
1.Plant a Garden
1. 种个花园
There are some plants that mosquitoes don't like, such as citronella, lemon balm, basil, mint, rosemary, catnip, marigolds, and lavender. Plant these liberally in your garden, especially around entertaining spaces. When you pass by the plants, be sure to brush them or rub the leaves. This releases the oils into the air and onto your skin.
蚊子讨厌一些植物，比如香茅、蜜蜂花、罗勒、薄荷、迷迭香、樟脑草、金盏花和薰衣草。将这些植物大量种植在你的花园，特别在娱乐区域附近。当你经过这些植物时，务必轻拂或摩擦它们的叶子。这样芳香油便会释放到空气中和你的皮肤上。
2. Protect Your Skin, Naturally
2. 天然地保护你的皮肤
Make up a batch of all-natural bug repellent made with a combination of essential oils that won't drive your friends and family away but will keep mosquitoes from feasting. Get the recipe on Garden Therapy.
找一批纯天然由精油制成的驱虫剂，它并不会让你的朋友与家人生厌，然而却能阻止蚊子享受你的血液。方法请见:花园疗法。
3. Ditch the Water
3. 抛弃水
Mosquitoes breed in standing water and don't like to travel far for food. If you have a prevalent mosquito problem, look around your outdoor space for the breeding ground. Birdbaths, ponds, and even a little pocket of rainwater can be the culprits. Flush water regularly and you should outsmart them.
蚊子在长期存在的水塘繁殖，它们也并不喜欢为觅食长途跋涉。如果你总是被蚊子烦扰，在你的户外空间找找蚊子的繁殖场所吧。鸟盆、水塘，甚至连一小滩雨水都可能是肇事者。有规律的冲水，这样你便能智胜蚊子了。
4. Keep It Clean
4. 保持清洁
Neglected plant pots, shrubs, and debris around the garden make up the perfect habitat for mosquitoes. A few water drops is all it takes for them to breed and create a small army of party poopers. Keep your yard regularly maintained and you will be ruining the mosquitoes' party instead.
在花园内，被遗忘的花盆、灌木和垃圾，都成了蚊子的完美栖息地。几滴水便足已供它们繁殖，并能组建一支小型的排队毁灭者的军队。有规律的维护你的院子，这样你就能反而扰乱蚊子们的兴致了。
5. DIY Citronella Candles
5. 自制香茅蜡烛
Citronella Candles are a cinch to make using old candle wax, citronella oil, and soup cans. This clever recycling project lets you add a few more scents in case you don't fully appreciate the strong aroma of citronella on its own. View the DIY Citronella Candle tutorial on Garden Therapy.
香茅蜡烛很容易制作，只需用到旧的烛用蜡、香茅精油和汤用罐子。万一你不是非常喜欢香茅自己的强烈气味，这巧妙的废品回收计划便能够为其增添几种气味。详见：自制香茅蜡烛教程--花园疗法
6. Start a Breeze
6. 吹起微风
On very warm evenings, bring a fan outdoors and face it toward the party. The warm breeze will do double duty by cooling guests down while blowing uninvited pests away.
在十分闷热的晚上，把几台风扇拿出屋，并将它们正对聚会场地。温暖的风既可给客人降温，又能将那些不请自来的虫子赶走。
7. Get Over Your Arachnophobia
7. 别再惧怕蜘蛛
Spiders might be a nightmare for some people, but no one fears them more than mosquitoes. Let spiders weave their webs around your garden, and they just might end up doing all the bug-catching for you. If spiders aren't your thing, invite some other mosquito-loving friends to your garden like birds, frogs, turtles, fish, and dragonflies.
对一些人而言，蜘蛛十分可怕，但没有谁比蚊子更惧怕蜘蛛。准许蜘蛛在你的花园内织就它们的网，它们最终真有可能会帮你把蚊子全捉住呢。如果你不喜欢蜘蛛，那就邀请一些其他的喜食蚊子的生物吧，比如鸟、青蛙、乌龟、鱼，或是蜻蜓。
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