Jennifer

Hi, I'm Jennifer and I am all about nature, clean living and a chemical free lifestyle with what I eat and what I put on my body. When I was a young girl, it seemed that I was the person most attracted to mosquitoes. When everyone else was going about their business, not especially bothered by mosquitoes or insects, I felt like a magnet for them. Through trial and error I found that I could achieve the protection I needed. I hope the information on my website is helpful to you and hopefully it will help you stay protected and save you time when searching for your perfect repellent.

Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin Review

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[toc]Next up on the review block is Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, and true to it's claims, this product guards against mosquitoes really well. This chemical based, EPA registered repellent contains 20% Picardin which, according too the manufacturer, is more effective than DEET at repelling biting flies. Other notable mentions are claims that this ... Read more

EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent Review

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[toc]This DEET FREE product contains some of the best ingredients that we have come to know for naturally warding off mosquitoes and bugs. EcoSMART Organic Insect Repellent comes provides decent protection for most consumers. This product comes in a 6 oz. spray bottle which lasts a long time and includes a blend of 4 proven ... Read more

OUT! Natural Care Mosquito Repellent Review

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[toc]Another great on-the-go mosquito repellent is OUT! Natural Care Mosquito Repellent with lemongrass and geraniol. Lemongrass has a long history of protecting against insect bites and most of the best mosquito repellents contain either, or both.  Lemongrass oil is not to be confused with the bio-pesticide oil of lemon eucalyptus which must NOT be used on children ... Read more

Cutter Natural Insect Repellent Review

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[toc]Cutter Natural Insect Repellent provides effective repellency to mosquitos and other annoying flying and biting insects. It’s tall, sleek design contains 6 oz. active ingredients that include Geraniol and Soybean Oil to naturally repel mosquitoes for hours. If you are looking for a name brand natural repellent without harsh chemicals, Cutter gets the job done! ... Read more

Burt’s Bees All-Natural Herbal Insect Repellent Review

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[toc]Finding a great all-natural insect repellent is getting easier and easier these days since many people realize that long term insecticide use might not be too wise for your body and health. And, while searching for quality repellents to review for the site, this repellents quickly jumped out at me as one of the better ... Read more

Conception timed with periods of low mosquito activity could reduce Zika virus infection

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Women could prevent contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus while pregnant by timing the first months of pregnancy with seasonal declines in mosquito activity, according to a new paper. The paper is the first to suggest that women in the numerous countries affected by the Zika virus epidemic can still safely pursue motherhood rather than forgo … Read more

A Threat Bigger Than Zika

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For months, members of Congress have been at odds over how much money the United States ought to spend on fighting the Zika virus. The World Health Organization declared Zika a global emergency back in early February, around the time the Obama Administration asked Congress for $1.9 billion in emergency money to combat the mosquito-borne … Read more

Battling Chicken Mites with Bags of Brimstone

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Battling Chicken Mites with Bags of Brimstone July 18, 2016 by Entomology Today Leave a Comment A northern fowl mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum). Photo by Blaine Mathison. By Meredith Swett Walker The northern fowl mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) plagues chickens, causing inflammation, anemia, and basically making them itch like the devil. The mites are the most common … Read more

Here’s How to Prevent Bites and Suppress Ticks that Transmit Lyme Disease

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Here’s How to Prevent Bites and Suppress Ticks that Transmit Lyme Disease July 20, 2016 by Entomology Today 3 Comments By Hannah Foster The onset of spring and summer means barbecues, camping, hiking, and a plethora of other outdoor activities. However, warmer weather also means ticks. Tick bites spread numerous pathogens that can cause serious … Read more

Free Articles Provide Insight on the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus

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This week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and the Entomological Society of America is supporting the effort with a special collection of articles about the Asian tiger mosquito. Like its close relative Aedes aegypti, the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has been in the news recently due to its ability to transmit pathogens that … Read more

Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito, a Potential Zika Vector, is Possible but Difficult

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Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito, a Potential Zika Vector, is Possible but Difficult June 29, 2016 by Entomology Today 1 Comment An Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, rests on a leaf. Photo by Dr. Ary Faraji. By Meredith Swett Walker Is there a tiger lurking in your neighborhood? The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is … Read more

West Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures

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est Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures June 30, 2016 by Entomology Today 1 Comment A northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens), the primary vector of West Nile virus in the United States. Photo by Ary Farajollahi, Bugwood.org. By Alan Bolds A study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign … Read more

Parasitoid Flies Are Attracted to the Sounds of Their Cicada Hosts

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Parasitoid Flies Are Attracted to the Sounds of Their Cicada Hosts July 5, 2016 by Entomology Today Leave a Comment By Ed Ricciuti Scientists have pondered why males of certain parasitoid fly species have ears that apparently function well enough but, as the Bible says, seemingly “do not hear,” while females with exactly the same … Read more

Who, What, and Where Do Mosquitoes Bite?

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ho, What, and Where Do Mosquitoes Bite? July 8, 2016 by Entomology Today Leave a Comment Photo by Jim Occi, BugPics, Bugwood.org. By Cameron Webb Mosquitoes bite. They need to bite. Female mozzies require the nutritional hit of a bloodmeal to develop eggs. The blood can come from many different animals. Some mosquitoes are fussy … Read more

How to choose the best sunscreen and bug spray for kids

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w to choose the best sunscreen and bug spray for kids By Patricia Kozicka Lifestyle and Special Projects Reporter Global News ;Before you spray your kids, there are a few things you should know.Wondering how to best protect kids from mosquitoes and the sun’s strong rays? There are some age guidelines to consider when it … Read more

The Importance of Contraception to the Zika Fight

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Currently there is no vaccine for Zika (though one was just approved for clinical trials), and there is no treatment. When people talk about the response to the outbreak, they primarily talk about mosquito control and bug spray. One might think that medicine has no weapon to offer the average person to fight this disease … Read more