An aqueous composition includes boric acid in an amount of 0.01 wt % to 5 wt %; benzalkonium salt in an amount of 0.001 wt % to 3 wt %; pyrethrin in an amount of 0.001 wt % to 0.1 wt %; solubilizing agent in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %; a bug repellent essential oil blend in an amount of 0.05 wt % to 1.5 wt %; and synergistic agent in an amount of 0.001 wt % to 1.0 wt %.