This $12 Bug-Repelling Fan Is Suddenly Popping Up Everywhere

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Move over, citronella candle: There’s a new device on the block adding some panache to patios and keeping unwanted winged visitors from crashing your outdoor dining experience. Pardon the pun, but it appears to be flying off the shelves.

We’ve been seeing these portable, bug-repelling fans everywhere lately (they’ve been especially popping up at posh eateries). But we’re pretty sure they started taking off when they were featured in an episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on former cast member Lisa Rinna’s outdoor table during a dinner party she hosted, whipping show fans into a frenzy in search of these fly-deterring tabletop MVPs.

And we found plenty on Amazon, so you too can live out your best RHOB fantasies while keeping aerial critters from landing on your food.

Portable, lightweight, and made with soft, holographic blades that stop when they come in contact with objects, they’re a game-changer for outdoor entertaining, and can be bought individually or in multiple packs depending on your space and needs.

One of the highest-rated ones we spotted is made by Treva , currently on sale for $11.99 and available in four cool colors that’ll  elevate your outdoor decor: Black, blue, pink and silver. It’s chemical-free – so kids and scent-sensitive revelers can rejoice and breathe in relief. You can opt for a rechargeable model or one powered by batteries that are sold separately .

“Quiet and keeps insects away!” wrote Amazon reviewer patricia j. mcclure of the stealthy spinner, while customer Michele Nelson called it “attractive and interesting to watch.”

Those looking to stock up for larger tables and functions can opt for these Chemotex fans , which are aesthetically shaped to look like flower pots for optimal outdoor vibes. Available in black and white in packs of 3 and 6, these nifty gnat-whackers are foldable and rechargeable for up to 15 hours of battery life.

Now, go forth and have the flyest outdoor meal ever (minus the actual flies).

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