--- title: "Bug-Free Barbecue: Tips for Keeping Pests Away from Your Cookout" description: The holiday weekend is fast approaching, and many people are planning outdoor gatherings. 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Unfortunately, people aren't alone in enjoying warm, sunny [weather](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/massachusetts-summer-hot-weather-pests)and a variety of food and drink - this is a busy time of year for pests, and they certainly aren't shy about inviting themselves to a [gathering](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/holiday-pest-control-tips-massachusetts-rhode-island). It's no secret that spending time [outdoors](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/spring-pest-predictions-massachusetts-rhode-island)in New England means sharing space with all kinds of creatures, but that doesn't mean we'll be inviting them to our cookouts. 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