Picnics are supposed to be a fun and relaxing way to escape from the every day, you should not have to spend the entire day babysitting the picnic basket to ensure that no insects are getting into it.
You are out there to have fun and spend time with your family and friends.
So to make sure that you can do just that, here are some easy and stress free steps that can be done in order to make your day a peaceful and relaxing one, to where you are not constantly worried about insects getting into the food or on the table where food is being prepared.
Steps to Help Keep Insects Out Of Your Picnic:

1. Purchase an outdoor insect  fogger, set it off in the picnic area about 30 minutes before you plan on using the area.
   Make sure that you read the directions on the back of the can because some direction may differ, depending on the brand.
   
2. Make sure that the area is kept clean.
   Make sure all food is kept put up when not in use and all tables are cleaned off with a soapy sponge or towel.
   
3. Keep the area clear of trash.
   You should have a garbage can located about 50 feet away from the picnic area so it does not attract insects to your picnic area.
   
4. You should also spray an ant and  flying insect repellant around the picnic area about 15 minutes prior to the picnic to discourage flying insects and ants from entering your picnic area.
   
5. Store all your food in sealed containers and keep them in your picnic basket when not in use.
   This will help keep the aroma of the food from inviting those unwanted pesky insects from joining you for your picnic.
   
6. When something is spilled, make sure it gets cleaned up promptly and properly to avoid attracting insects to the spill spot, use soap and water to clean up messes and also make sure if food falls on the ground, remove it promptly.
   If you leave food on the ground, the insects will surely find their way to it and next thing you know, you will have a mini invasion.
   
7. After the picnic, make sure that all garbage has been removed and all table tops have been properly clean with soap and water.
   If everyone leaves every place they visit cleaner than they found it, just think how much more beautiful the world would be.
   
8. The most important step of all...
   Don't try to do all of these steps yourself, make sure everyone is involved in these handy tips so you won't find yourself hopping up and cleaning up after everyone while they sit back and enjoy the insect free picnic and the fun filled day.
   

Now that you have some great tips for keeping insects out of your picnic, you can easily get prepared for an insect free picnic with your friends and family.
So now that you have With these great tips to help you out, go and pull your picnic basket out of the storage room and gather your friends and family to help you plan the perfect fun filled, insect free day.
Have Fun!