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Punteha van Terheyden

This $7 ALDI portable pest repellent fan is the perfect non-toxic way to keep flying bugs away this summer

Outdoor balcony terrace with L-shape sofa and parasol.

If you love sitting outside during the summer but hate annoying flying pests buzzing by or nipping you, this budget, non-toxic pest repellent is the key to outdoor freedom.

The $7 portable pest repellent fan from ALDI is a summer must-have and makes light work of keeping annoying flying bugs away from you.

Using a bug-repelling fan takes advantage of weak flyers such as mosquitoes and houseflies. It means you don't have to spray chemicals all over yourself, or any children in the household, to stay comfortable in the yard during hot weather.

Why this ALDI fan is a must have

Mosquitoes appear in abundance during the summer, especially around water sources such as lakes, beaches, and rivers. If you have a pond or a standing water feature in your yard, this can mean that flying bugs will annoy you whenever you step outside, as they're attracted to the carbon dioxide you breathe out.

Luckily, a lightweight bug repellent fan is cheap to buy, run, and blows flying bugs off their path with ease. It makes it a great non-toxic repellent for these insects, as they're not strong flyers.

You can get a simple Fly Fan available at Amazon with super fast delivery and quickly enjoy the unnavigable breeze it creates for flying pests.

This means you can skip other, more smelly or harsh-chemical-based deterrents such as citronella candles or potent bug sprays. It's perfect for picnics or when sitting outdoors with the children and grandchildren.

You can even double your bug-free zone with a pair of bug repellent fans from Walmart. Keep them a few feet away from each other, and focus their breeze around you to stop flying insects from getting near.

What to shop

All prices were correct at the time of publication.


Keeping your outdoor space clean is one of the things to clean in June, experts say, so you can reduce the risk of ant and wasp invasions, too.

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