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Pest Control for the Sukkah
Eating outdoors for a week means eating outdoors with company you did not invite. Between wasps at the kiddush, mosquitos at night and ants finding the honey cake, a little preparation is the difference between a pleasant meal and everyone waving their hands over the table.
Black + Decker Pest Control Wall Lamp
This bug zapper covers up to 2 acres, uses UV light and hangs from a ring and chain or sits flat.
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Silent Outdoor Bug Zapper
This 4200-volt bug zapper covers up to half an acre and has a replaceable 15-watt bulb.
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Natural Bug Repellant Wipes
This 3-pack of travel wipes uses 20 percent Picaridin for 12 hours of protection, no DEET.
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Mesh Food Covers
This set of 6 mesh food tents measures 17 x 17 in and 8 in tall to keep bugs off food.
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Extra Large Food Tent
This 6-pack of mesh food tents measures 17 x 17 in and 8 in tall for outdoor food protection.
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Natural Mosquito Repellant Balls
This 10-pack of mosquito-repellent spheres uses peppermint, citronella and rosemary oil, no DEET.
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Backyard Bug Fogger
This 16 oz outdoor fogger treats up to 900 sq ft and repels insects for up to 6 hours.
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Bee Traps
This 4-pack of hanging wasp and bee traps includes 8 sticky replacement papers and is reusable.
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Hanging Bug Zapper
This bug zapper covers up to 2,100 sq ft with a 5000mAh battery and an IP68 waterproof rating.
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Fragrance Free Insect Repellant Spray
This 7.5 oz fragrance-free spray uses 20 percent Picaridin for up to 8 hours of protection.
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2 Pack Bug Zapper
This 2-pack of indoor bug zappers uses blue light with a narrow 0.22 in safety grid gap.
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Keeping pests out of the sukkah
How do I keep bees and wasps away from the sukkah table?
Cover the food. Mesh food covers and a large food tent are far more effective than anything that tries to repel wasps, because wasps are coming for the sweet food specifically. Keep drinks covered too — a can or open cup is the classic hiding place, and that is where stings happen.
What works against mosquitos in a sukkah at night?
A combination. A silent zapper or a pest control wall lamp deals with what is already in the sukkah, repellent balls or wipes handle what is landing on people, and getting rid of standing water nearby stops the supply. Mosquitos breed in whatever collected water is sitting in your garden.
Are there non-spray options for a table full of food?
Yes, and they are the sensible choice over a table. Natural repellent wipes go on skin rather than into the air, and repellent balls work passively from a corner. Keep foggers and sprays for treating the area well before the meal, not during it.
When should I treat the area around the sukkah?
A day or two before Yom Tov, so anything you spray has settled and aired out before the sukkah is in use. Clear standing water, move the garbage bins away from the entrance, and knock down any nests you find near the sukkah while there is still time to deal with them properly.
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