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How to Stop Insects Eating Plant Leaves: Top Natural Insect Repellents Revealed

How to Stop Insects Eating Plant Leaves: Top Natural Insect Repellents Revealed

It can be frustrating to find that bugs and critters have taken chunks of your carefully tended plants! But do you know how to stop insects from eating plant leaves using natural methods? Yes, it’s true – it really can…

Natural Horse Tick Prevention and Repellents [No More Horse Ticks!]

Natural Horse Tick Prevention and Repellents [No More Horse Ticks!]

There are about 825 species of tick in the world, and it feels as though all of them want to suck my horse’s blood. In areas like ours, where the winters aren’t cold enough to kill off these blood-sucking critters,…

5 Best Mosquito Repellent Candles [Keep Buzzers Away – and at Bay!]

5 Best Mosquito Repellent Candles [Keep Buzzers Away – and at Bay!]

In the summer heat, issues pop up that need solving. I’m talking about bug issues! And in particular, mosquitoes. When you sit out on your lawn chair in the backyard and feel something bite you, it’s most likely a mosquito….

Does Incense Really, Truly, Honestly Repel Insects? You May Be Surprised!

Does Incense Really, Truly, Honestly Repel Insects? You May Be Surprised!

Since ancient days, people have burned various plant materials to create aromatic fumes that supposedly repel insects.  That is why burning incense is considered a clever way to keep unwanted little flying creatures at bay. Today, we have a wide variety of…

Does Smoke Keep Mosquitoes Away? What About Fire? Or Essential Oils?

Does Smoke Keep Mosquitoes Away? What About Fire? Or Essential Oils?

If you have ever wondered why a neighbor often makes a smoky fire pit every night or lights torches and you are clueless about the reasons – you could be surprised. The common wisdom is that fire and smoke keep pesky…

14 Plants That Repel Fleas and How to Use Them (Safe for Pets)

14 Plants That Repel Fleas and How to Use Them (Safe for Pets)

We’ll look into plants that repel fleas AND are safe for pets! Plus, they’ll smell great in your garden. We’ll also include a couple of ways to repel fleas that are not plants – diatomaceous earth and electronic flea combs….

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