Predator insects are natural cricket repellent. Though impractical for use inside the house, natural predator animals and insects help to reduce cricket populations outside. Try adding salamanders, frogs, or toads to your yard to allow them to act as a natural cricket deterrent, provided you have...
Witch hazelis an excellent bug repellent.See 4 homemade natural bug spray recipes! A Word on Synthetic Repellents DEEThas been around for more than 50 years, and theEPAclaims it’s safe if “used as directed.” We prefer to avoid a neurotoxin but if you do useDEET, know this:There’...
They’re certainly beautiful plants to grow in the backyard, but if you’re planting them because of the promise of fewer bugs flying around your yard, you’ll have to crush the leaves to obtain any bug-repelling properties. Unfortunately, the effects are not very long-lasting—only for ...
Rose Geranium is definitely paying off for us! I’m now determined to apply to the dogs consistently and we spread diatomaceous earth through the yard and at the woodline this evening. It will be a never ending battle, so thank you for posting tips and I’m open to trying any more ...
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Environmental control.Eliminate standing water in your yard, which will prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Empty bird baths weekly and fill puddles with dirt. Citronella candles. Despite the lore, citronella candles - or other natural bug repellent candles - don't seem to work very well. They coul...
Ditto for pendants, just watch size of pendants, they’re steel & pretty heavy, Ticks are extremely heavy this year in RI & just took about 3 dozen off 18 lb terrier after a walk on sidewalks! Last two trips out in yard brought 2 in each time. I wonder about Egyptian Geranium? It...
While many people grab those convenient, chemical-filled insect repellents that contain DEET, I am always looking for more natural ways to keep those annoying critters away from me, my home and my garden. If you’re like me, read on for some tips to naturally repel the peskiest of insect...
YLong lasting--The concentrate when applied lasts until it is washed off. 1 spray in the morning for all day or on pets monthly or on the yard until a very heavy rainstorm. Keep you, your family, pets (dogs, cats, birds, horses), home, barn, yard bug free for pennies a day natu...
Lots of plants are great at repelling bugs. See my list ofmosquito repelling plants here. And, if you have lots of mosquitoes in your yard, find out how to make ahomemade mosquito repellentwith essential oils. Baking Soda Baking soda is great for baked goods but it interferes with ants ...