When I think of summer I think of all the bugs. Bugs swarming around my head, bugs biting me everywhere, I hate them all. There are ways that you can make sure they don’t ruin your summer. Here’s what bugs don’t like.
Insect repellents: Sprays, lotions and cream repellents are the best. They mask the yummy smell that comes off of you. Repellents are excellent for mosquitoes but not bees. Dusk and dawn they are out in the hundreds! (Make sure you keep the repellents away from your eyes and any cuts you have, they will just irritate them.)
Your clothes: Loose clothes are best. Insects are also drawn to contrasts in color. Pale people should wear light colored clothes and dark people should wear deeper colored shades.
Candles, Torches and Lanterns: Most outside candles have citronella in them. To get the best results, set the candles a few feet apart and in a circle. This won’t get rid of all the mosquitoes but it will sure help them.
Fans: If you don’t want to use candles or harsh chemicals then turn on a fan. Mosquitoes usually can’t fly against the wind.
译文:
炎炎夏日，何以驱虫
一想到夏天，我的脑子里就想到那些虫子。虫子在我脑袋边飞来飞去，到处咬我，我十分讨厌他们。有些方法可以确保他们不会打搅你度过炎炎夏日。这些都是虫子们所讨厌的东西。
驱虫剂：喷雾型，外用型和膏状的驱虫剂是最佳的选择。他们能掩盖那些你身上散发的，对于虫子来说十分美味的气息。它对于蚊子很有效，但好像对蜜蜂效果不好。从早到晚，他们总是成群结队地出入！（务必要使驱虫剂远离眼睛和伤口，否则只会激怒他们）
你的衣服：最好是宽松的衣服。虫子也会被颜色的差异吸引。肤色较白者应该穿浅色衣服而肤色较黑者适合选深色衣服。
蜡烛，手电筒和灯笼：大多数的户外蜡烛都有亚香茅。为了达到最佳的效果，可以把蜡烛在几英尺之外围成一个圈。这并不会驱走所有蚊子，但可以有一定效果。
风扇：如果你不想用蜡烛或者刺激性的化学药剂，那么就打开风扇吧。蚊子一般是无法迎风飞行的。