Nobody wants to be a bug’s dinner while they’re trying to enjoy a beautiful summer day. But the landscape is changing – society is becoming more informed about the potential hazards of what we put ON our bodies, and the hazards of those biting bugs seem to be increasing. An informed mom needs to know […]
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Looking for an all natural bug spray? I’ve tested and reviewed all the non-toxic bug sprays and all natural bug repellents so you can purchase…
Looking for a natural wasp killer that won’t hurt you in the process? I’ve got your solution for how to get rid of wasps! Long pants and a hoodie sweatshirt on a 95-degree day? You bet, if you’re trying to get rid of wasps (just remember not to nab the bees!). I hope you didn’t
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Enjoy this huge list of natural home remedies for itchy bug bites from mosquito, chigger, black fly or other insects! From grandmother’s tricks to herbs to essential oils, this post has it all to get rid of the itch. Ah, the skin of summer – grubby feet, farmer’s tan lines, bruises and scrapes on little
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The KS readers are just fantastic! This post is packed with reader recommendations for DIY and homemade insect and mosquito repellents – they are by and large natural, safe, and at least one person out there says they work! Why didn’t I test them all, you ask? Not enough bugs, for two summers in a
Let’s talk about natural alternatives to all the chemicals we parents are made to believe are necessary from insect repellent to sunscreen. Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pick a category and find a natural product or homemade remedy to use instead of the conventional and potentially harmful version. Upgrade one product
Wondering how to naturally get rid of ants in your house? A homemade insecticidal natural ant spray for hand-to-hand combat, a homemade ant trap to catch them all, and various “lines ants won’t cross” to keep them out or contained are all found here! No toxic or expensive ingredients! It’s possible to even make your
They’re coming. They can knock over a whole pepper plant in a single night. They can make Swiss cheese look complete next to the leaves of your green beans. They can put holes in your fruit that will just tick you off as you struggle to cut around them. If you have a garden, you
