A fan is your best natural mosquito repellent.

Yes, a fan. Mosquitoes are weak fliers, and even a gentle breeze keeps them away. It’s cheap, chemical-free, and works better than most so-called natural sprays.

If you need something you can put on your skin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) is the only natural repellent the CDC actually recommends. Not the same as “lemon eucalyptus essential oil” — check the bottle for the active ingredient PMD. It works, but it smells strong and can irritate sensitive skin.

Citronella candles? Barely do anything unless you’re sitting in a cloud of smoke. Skip them. The other half of the battle is removing standing water in your yard — gutters