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, constant vigilance is needed to manage tick populations and prevent tick-borne disease. As a result, …
Insect repellent
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. There is a terrible after itch! And it’s almost impossible to avoid scratching the bites …
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 natural and synthetic types of incense for repelling insects – especially mosquitoes! People love the …
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 mosquitoes away. But is that true? Does smoke keep mosquitoes away? Really? Maybe you already have been …
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. For those of us who enjoy bringing our pets with us when we go outside, …