Top 50 Mosquito, Bugs & Pest Repelling Plants, Spices & Smells
From wildlife like rabbits, squirrels and deer to pests like ants, bugs and grasshoppers, there are plenty of critters to keep out of a garden. While pest control treats the underlying cause of an infestation, it may not be the ideal solution. For example, many people prefer an organic garden and seek natural pest control…
Do Tiki Torches Keep Bugs Away?
There is nothing quite like a summer night in New England. The warm, yet crisp air offers a cool sensation after a long, hot day. Sitting out on the back patio, on the porch or deck is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy a productive day. Quite simply, sitting in a lawn chair with…
How to Keep Bugs Away From Your Pool
As a pool owner, you know that there are specific pool protocols, like skimming and algae removal, that can be used to remove or deter water bugs from the pool itself. However, it’s also important to know how to keep bugs away from the pool area in general. To help manage the pool area, then…
Top 9 Most Common Summer Bugs
As spring turns into summer and temperatures rise, certain summer bugs thrive. Warmer weather means that pests can become more active–especially as your lawn grows and these summer pests are drawn to your grass and flowers. Increased moisture in the summer months, with summer showers and high humidity, allow pests to have more access to…
How Dangerous Are Mosquitoes?
Many people think of mosquitoes as an annoying interruption to backyard barbeques in the spring and summertime. Yet, more than one million people die from mosquito-borne illnesses each year across the globe, including over 1,000 Americans. When you consider these numbers, mosquitoes are very deadly creatures. What should you know about these pests? And, more…
