Bees are an essential and indispensable part of the ecosystem; however, that does not mean you have to share your house with them. A beehive inside the property can be very inconvenient and pose serious threats to the inhabitants of the house. Identify the species before you begin the bee c...
In this clip, learn how to repel those pesky mosquitos with a bunch of ideas from Lynn Yuen. Lynn will walk you through the best sprays, candles and gadgets that will keep those annoying bloodsuckers away from your bare skin no matter where you are. So, the next time you go fishing or...
Bumble bees are generally peaceful unless threatened, and can sometimes be seen digging in the ground. About 40 species make their home in the US, two of which are on the brink of extinction. As bumble bee nests are temporary, it’s usually best to leave them untouched when possible. Gett...
How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs as Adults Happy Gardening! Most of us who are growing a garden right now can commiserate with one another over the persistent problem of a squash bug population (otherwise known as leaf-footed beetles or stink bugs) ravaging our summer squash, pumpkins, cucumbe...
Peat moss is not a good idea because it can repel water once it has dried out. No matter what you choose to use to cover grass seed, more is definitely not better. One-quarter of an inch is about as thick as you should go. Compost and mushroom soil are great for covering fall-...
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Plant peppermint in your garden to repel bees. Bees tend to stay away from peppermint. Plant some peppermint seedlings in your garden in the spring. Place your peppermint plants at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the flowers that seem to attract the bees. Any bees that wander into your garden...
Bees are naturally repelled by marigolds, so the bright flowers will keep them from flying too close to your outdoor activities. If you’re hosting a large social event, and guests will be spread over a large area, try setting up half a dozen marigold plants around the area you’d like...
Spray diluted peppermint oil to repel wasps. A lot of different products are marketed as wasp repellents. Unfortunately, most of them don't actually work. However, a scientific study found peppermint oil has a strong repellent effect on wasps. You can buy commercially formulated peppermint oil ...