Shoo away bugs from summer parties.

• Position: Outdoor Get-Togethers - Brief article

Everyone knows them--those uninvited party guests that no one can stand, but they continue to show up year after year to your summer get-togethers. Whether it is a family cook-out by the pool, or an elegant wedding at dusk, these party crashers are mooching off of your food, pestering your guests, and always are the last to leave.

Make sure mosquitoes and other bugs do not show up at your party by following these tips from Dynatrap, Milwaukee, Wis., which manufactures pesticide-free insect controls:

Bite-sized portions. For party guests and bugs alike, the food table usually is the most popular spot to gather. Buffet style is not ideal for outdoor parties because the food will sit, attracting bugs. Instead, impress your guests with bite-sized portions that will be eaten quickly. Replace traditional burgers with sliders and the Greek salad with Greek...