Natural Mosquito Repellents: What to Look For This Summer

Studies show that natural mosquito repellents are more appealing to many people. This is true despite the prevalence of traditional chemical repellents. Transitioning to using natural repellents is understandable because of the side effects some people develop from using chemical repellents. Summer is here, and you should know what to look for in your natural … Read more

Catnip: Cats Love It, but Mosquitoes Stay Away From It

Catnip is a common herb among cat lovers. Felines love this plant because of its effects. Some cats become frisky, while others become sleepy. This herb, also known as menta de gato or catmint, is friendly to pets and humans. But studies show that it is not friendly to mosquitoes at all. Catnip Is Better … Read more

Repelling Mosquitoes While Gardening

Mosquitoes are everywhere. They can enter your home or stay outside. If you love gardening, you can stay among your plants for hours. This can be challenging if there are mosquitoes everywhere. There’s no problem with the male skeeters. They just feed on your flowers. It’s the female mosquitoes you should be worried about. Working … Read more

Permethrin vs Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus

The world is now fully aware of what Zika can do. The scare has caused many people to be more careful about their travels and their Zika prevention methods. Since the primary transmission of Zika is through mosquito bites, you should always be sure that you keep mosquitoes away from you and your loved ones. … Read more

How to Make Essential Oil Organic Repellents at Home

Getting rid of biting and flying pests is a task most people in warmer climates have to deal with on a daily bases. As you know many pests carry diseases that debilitate or may even kill humans and the thought of getting bit strikes fear in many people. Let's face it, mosquitoes are all around us ... Read more

Natural Mosquito Repellents for Zika

Mosquitoes are considered pests.  They carry various kinds of diseases such as malaria and dengue. Another one is Zika. The Aedes species of mosquitoes is the day-biting mosquito that carries the Zika virus.  To help prevent the Zika mosquitoes from biting you, you need to keep them away from your living environment. Aside from eliminating … Read more