It is July and hot and humid in Washington, D.C.  the mosquitos and bugs are everywhere.  You cannot walk out in the garden without stirring up a whole army of blood sucking insects.

Wirecutter tested bug control sprays, creams, socks, and gear to determine which ones  actually work.  If you don't have one, get  a battery-operated plastic tennis racket bug zapper laced with live current.  It can make a game out of killing flies, fruit flies, or mosquitoes, if you have good eye/hand coordination. Watch out for lamps.

They recommend skipping sonic reppelers, repellant-infused bracelets, and citronella candles.

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