Insect repellent for patio furniture

Recently I added some lighting and installed a tv on my patio. Now I find I have more annoying bugs attracted to my patio set and they get all over my cushions when any type of light is on. What type of repellent do y’all use to keep the bugs away when the lights are on?

My ceiling fan doesn’t help but I’ve also read something about putting some peppermint essential oils on the furniture to help repel the bugs, but haven’t tried it.

Note: currently sitting in my patio babysitting some ribs this early in the morning