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04/09/2018 / By Derek Henry

Avoid insect bites this outdoor season without resorting to nerve gas sprays

The outdoor season is upon us, and the joys of getting outside are literally on our doorstep. What a wonderful time to bask in the glory that is mother nature, and revel in her relentless beauty and ability to nurture the body and mind. That is, until the insects show up, then the beauty of being outside […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is your insect repellent made from toxic ingredients?

As people emerge from their homes to enjoy the sunny weather, so too do the various insects creep out of the figurative and literal woodwork. It seems that summer just wouldn’t be summer without mosquitoes, ants, and flies skulking about. These bugs are the bane of every outdoor barbecue and woodsy jaunt, as well as […]

03/31/2016 / By Greg White

Top 10 natural pest repellents made without synthetic chemicals

Summer is a time when mosquitoes, ants, fleas and flies cloud the air and pave the streets. Many people douse themselves with sprays laced with various harmful, synthetic chemicals just to get rid of these pests. However, while anti-pest sprays do an excellent job of killing unwanted bugs, they also do an excellent job of gradually […]

03/07/2016 / By Tara Paras

Want to get rid of mosquitoes? Yarrow herb is a healthier, safer alternative to DEET

Many conventional bug sprays nowadays use DEET, a slightly yellow, oil-based neurotoxic chemical, as their active ingredient. While it may seem to work well against annoying critters at home, DEET has also been shown to cause skin allergies, fatigue, muscle pain and even memory loss for some! If you really want to protect yourself and your family against […]

02/02/2016 / By Chris Draper

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil can help repel mosquitoes possibly carrying Zika virus

The Zika virus is now spreading explosively in the Americas, declared the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, 28 January. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes and has been found everywhere from Argentina to the southern United States. Consequently, it’s more important than ever that people wear a safe and effective mosquito repellent.(1,2) Zika […]

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