Sprays like DEET and OFF are insect repellents, not insecticides, but I don't like to use them anyways. They say to buy natural essential oils like Citronella oils from a health food store, dilute it just a little with water and put in spray bottles. The other alternative is to buy clove oil, then use it in a spray bottle.

You know Ridge, My Grandmother used baby oil and lemon juice to keep the insects at bay, and I can't ever remember being bitten as a kid. As a matter of fact I use A real lemon and wipe it across my dog's coats when they go outside and it definitely keeps the ticks and fleas off of them.

I use old spice after shave to keep the bugs away. Seems to work for me.
Some great bug oil tips in here.

In a 16 oz spray bottle, add 15 drops lavender oil, 3-4 tbsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup lemon juice, then fill with water. Shake before use.

Not only does it work, it smells good. :)

Thanks everyone - good suggestions.

Thanks Ridge

I nuke the yard with the mosquito repellent Cutter bug free back yard you hook a garden hose to, then use skin so soft, tiki torches etc. And it figures only the female skeeters are the blood secours.

Thanks for the tips everybody!
I'll be trying 'em too but mostly for other bugs like chiggers and ticks and gnats which are bad this year.
We don't get skeeters too bad around here.