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An Indiana homeowner cracked open a porch wasp nest and found it stuffed with live, twitching spiders, an eerie and unusual discovery that highlights how outdoor nests can harbor surprising occupants.
To keep bats away from your porch or patio, eliminate their food source by using yellow-tinted lights to reduce the number of insects attracted to the area. Create an unpleasant environment for bats by using strong natural odors like mint or cinnamon. Install plexiglass to prevent bats from roosting, and use deterrents such as plastic owls, helium-filled Mylar balloons, and wind chimes to scare them away.
Lavender is a natural mosquito repellent that can be used on your porch to keep the pesky insects away. Its strong odor overwhelms their sense of smell and causes them to stay away. You can grow lavender around your home or use a few drops of essential oil to get the same effect. Lavender also repels flies, ants, and rodents. However, keep it away from dogs and cats as it's toxic to them.