"Alan Greenspam" wrote in message
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I am looking for organic / plant solutions (no DEET or citronella candles
because of kids) to the bug problem for a small apartment backyard
(surrounded by yards all around. There are many, many bugs.

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or maybe any other plants like insectovores (i've seen some very small
ones for sale at Lowe's)

Unless you live in the swamps of the carolinas venus fly trips and pitcher
plants don't do very well outside.
For mosquitoes, make sure no stagnant water is around your property. Even
the small puddles in the tray under potted plants is enough.

Mosquitoes are attracted to the heat and carbon dioxide, so things like
mosquito magnets work well. Or when you plan on spending some time outside,
just put a small block of dry ice in the corners of the yard (make sure kids
stay away from it)