Image from Amazon There's a lot to love about summer, from the long warm days to the natural beauty of the beach; but anyone who's spent a lot of time outside during the season knows there's one big drawback: the bug bites. Swarming insects can turn a nice day outside into an itchy, frustrating mess that sends even the most enthusiastic outdoorsman searching for cover—and lotions only do so much. The good news is, mosquito traps are getting more … [Read more...]
Interesting Facts We Bet You Never Knew About Stink Bug Bites
Have you ever wanted to know more about stink bugs? Given, stink bugs aren’t the most favored bugs in the world – even among entomologists. They’re called stink bugs for a reason. While they aren’t as well loved as other insects, they are very fascinating creatures as you will see in this article. For example, do you know whether stink bugs bite or not? We’ve put together a series of facts we bet you never knew about sting bug … [Read more...]
Natural Mosquito Repellent for Yard Plus Other DIY Solutions
Summer is pretty great. Barbeques, swimming, sunsets, and fireworks: what's not to love? Oh, that's right, mosquitoes. These annoying creatures love the warm summer weather as much – if not more – than you do. Not only are mosquitoes obnoxious, but they can also be downright dangerous. Most conventional mosquito repellents are filled with toxic chemicals which can harm small children and pets. Fortunately, you can create your own … [Read more...]
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller… Real? Or, Ripoff?
If you’re looking for alternatives to traps and poisons to deal with a pest problem, you may be wondering, “Do ultrasonic pest repellers work?” It sounds like an easy solution, but you’d rather not waste your money if it’s not going to work. As it turns out, the Federal Trade Commission has challenged several manufacturers and retailers for making false claims about the effectiveness of electronic pest control, such as claiming their product … [Read more...]
Becoming Bug-Eyed with Beneficial Insects
We dined with The Very Hungry Caterpillar, befriended Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar, and watched what happens Because a Little Bug went Ka-CHOO. Charlotte’s Web was spun above us, and A Bug’s Life ensued below; the itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout and the old lady swallowed the fly. Jiminy Cricket! And then the bugs crawled from the pages and into our lives; beetles scooped into leaf-filled jars, daddy longlegs dangled … [Read more...]