What is an effective way to deter bugs without killing them?

Question

The apartment complex has doorway lights on all night so bugs are attracted by the hundreds. I don't want to use any kind of poison but every time I open the door to walk the dog some bugs come in. Everyday there are these little black bugs by my front door. They stay pretty much right there by the door but they DO fly so I have had them throughout the rest of the place too. I'm looking for old home remedies or something I can do to get rid of these bugs... no poison please!

Thanks in advance for your answers

Answer 1

Try spraying Listerine around the door.