When flea season strikes, those nasty pests are out looking for a warm host to provide food and a safe place to lay their eggs. Help your dog fight fleas with a simple preventive shampoo recipe. Combine 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white or apple vinegar, and 1 cup of baby shampoo. Washing your dog twice a month […]
As you’re working in your garden this spring, don’t forget to plant your favorite herbs. It’s wonderful to have fresh herbs to season your meals, but some also repel annoying pests like mosquitoes. In addition to repelling pests, some herbs attract beneficial insects that feed on garden pests like aphids. Skip the harmful pesticides and plant herbs instead. Source: Peep These […]
Is your yard swarming with mosquitos? An excellent way to keep flying insects at bay without harmful chemicals is to recruit bats to eat them. Providing bats with the right habitat encourages them to take up residence nearby. Bats like to live in tight crevices in wooden structures, such as under the bark on a tree or even in window […]
Would you like to deter garden pests from damaging your plants without harming your family, your pets, or the environment? Bugs are unavoidable but you don’t need toxic chemicals to keep them away from your flower or vegetable garden. Instead, use natural pest control methods commonly used by organic gardeners. Let’s look at some pest control solutions you can safely […]