u/General-Zer0

In rural southern Italy. Not Texas heat, but still hot, and of course no AC. Open windows helps a lot but how do you stop bugs from coming in? I put citronella candles in windows but I hate the smell. Are there alternative options without installing screens?

EDIT: Thank you to those that have replied. Screens seem like the way to go. I moved into an older established community. By established I mean their families were around when Jesus was here. I don’t want to destroy the look of the neighborhood. That being said I am still a little uncomfortable with asking the locals what they do because, I don’t know, I want to fit in. Assume people in similar situation will know what I mean.