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Cucumber contains an acid that scares away bees and wasps. So, you can simply peel 2 or 3 cucumbers and leave the peelings around the edges of the patio. If you're not at a house, leave the cucumber peels on an outdoor table around which you and your friends are congregating, or spread them around your picnic blanket. If you're invested in keeping bees away from your house for a longer time, you could plant one or more cucumber plants in a garden near your house, or in a pot outdoors. Bees are naturally repelled by marigolds, so the bright flowers will keep them from flying too close to your outdoor activities. If you're hosting a large social event, and guests will be spread over a large area, try setting up half a dozen marigold plants around the area you'd like to keep bee-free. If you want to ensure that bees are kept away from your house for many summers, try planting marigolds in pots or planters on your patio, deck, or outside windowsill. Bees are deterred by a number of common herbs, and will not come near areas where these herbs (and their potent smells) are present. Bee-deterring herbs include peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, and garlic. So, consider putting a few peppermint plants or cinnamon sticks around your picnic area or outdoor patio. You can also keep bees away by chopping up a clove of garlic and letting it soak before for a few days in a glass of water. Then, when you're going to spend time outside, set the glass of garlic water nearby. " To keep bees away from you and your guests outside, use a bowl of sweet-smelling liquid to draw the bees' attention. Pour a generous amount of soda, maple syrup, orange juice, or fruit juice (of any variety) into a bowl, and set this about 5 yards (5m) (4.6 m) away from your picnic or dinner location. Set the "bait" about 20 minutes before you and your guests gather outside.
Set out cucumber peels to deter bees. Deter bees with 1 or 2 potted marigolds. Use common herbs to repel bees. Make a bowl of "bee bait.