Mosquitoes can be a nuisance to any yard during the summer months and especially in the fall season. Mosquitoes carry diseases such as HIV, West Nile, Encephalitis and many more that officials are still researching. Mosquitoes main breeding grounds focus on areas that hold or have water standing. As a homeowner you should walk around […]
Tag Archives: Citronella
Spring is here and Summer is fast approaching along with those flying biting insects, which means we will have to bring out that nasty chemical filled insect repellent that is bad for us and our environment just to keep those insects away right? Wrong, there are several organic insect repellents to choose from out on […]
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Dec
Dec
Even before the West Nile virus, people disliked mosquitoes. They are an unpleasant nuisance and can ruin an enjoyable summer evening. The best defense against mosquitoes is to avoid being bit. Understanding what attracts mosquitoes is as important as understanding what repels them. Mosquitoes like: humidity such as perspiration, moist plants, and puddles. dark clothes […]
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Apr
Apr
I live in the mosquito country. Seriously. These blood-sucking, disease-carrying creatures are bigger than some of the subcontracted cars in my area. Every summer I fight them, spray chemicals on me, my kids, my animals, chemicals to protect them from the heartworm disease that is carried by these skeeters, and I have tried every bug […]
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Mar
Mar
Citronella is made from Cymbopogon, a genus of grasses that are commonly found in warm temperatures like in tropical regions. The tall perennial grasses commonly referred to as lemon grass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, fever grass, Hierba Luisa and, of course, the citronella grass. Citronella has been used for years to keep annoying bugs […]
To live in the south, in the backyard is the time of life. We grow food in the sunny area of the backyard in the summer, then harvest the food at the peak of freshness and move to the shady area of the backyard to prepare and eat our domestic bounty. Family and Friends are […]
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Jan
Jan
I am constantly asked by people who don’t own ventless fireplaces exactly what is a gel fuel. So instead of being me today and trying to tell you about some wild fireplace idea I have, I thought I would give a run down and talk about the differences of gel fuels. Hopefully, this will help […]
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Oct
Oct
Mosquito bites are annoying at best. Many outdoor parties have been ruined by the constant slapping of mosquitoes with the consequences of itchy, unsightly, bumpy bites. Mosquito bites are not only annoying, they are worrisome for their ability to spread disease. West Nile disease is potentially serious disease that can be caused by the mosquito […]