Citronella is definitely one of the most popular ingredients used for repelling mosquitoes and other annoying and biting insects. Citronella is so good at doing this because it masks our bodies with a unique aroma which these insects can’t stand. And, it doesn’t harm us at all considering its repellent […]
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This ‘Miraculous’ Mosquito Hack Cuts the Rate of Dengue Disease by 77%
Thanks to this groundbreaking trial with mosquito manipulation, the cases of dengue fever have been reduced by 77 percent. The scientists used mosquitoes that were infected with ‘miraculous’ bacteria that lowers the ability of the insects to spread dengue. The trial which took place in Yogyakarta city in Indonesia is […]
Grow Lemongrass In Pots, It Will Repel Mosquitoes, Keep You Relaxed And Ease Your Headaches
Fly and mosquito season can be a real disaster and destroy our nights in the garden or porch, don’t you agree? But, things can be easier with the right repellents-one of the most effective ones is definitely citronella and lemongrass has plenty of it. This fragrant component has a strong, […]
7 Awesome Plants to Attract Dragonflies to Control Mosquitoes
Using plants to attract dragonflies and control mosquitoes is one beneficial ancient method of pest control. Dragonflies can be awesome in controlling the population of mosquitoes. Using them is how nature is helping us- there’s no need of using harmful sprays full of chemicals. Dragonflies are the predators of mosquitoes […]
Add Cloves in Lemons & Limes to Keep Bees, Mosquitoes, Wasps & Flies Away
If you ever looked at the label of a store-bought insect repellent, you’ve probably read a lot of ingredients that you’re not sure how to pronounce or some you’ve never saw before. And, even though this is the case, most people continue using these products and spray them on their […]
Why You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, Explains An Entomologist
Without doubt, one doesn’t need to be an arachnophobe to dislike and fear spiders, especially when you catch them lurking from your shoes or from corners in your room, right?! And, the most common reaction we have is to kill them or to use the vacuum and remove them. But, […]
A Mosquito-Borne Virus Linked with Brain Swelling Detected in Florida
If you live in Florida- be extra cautious- a dangerous and possibly deadly mosquito-borne virus has been discovered, according to the Department of Health in Orange County of Florida. The officials note that several sentinel chickens from the same flock were tested positive to the Eastern equine encephalitis virus and […]
Could this Vitamin Help You Be Mosquito-Free all Summer? Let’s Find Out Together!
Though most of us can freely say that summer is the best and our favourite season because it is full of beach time, barbecues with family and friends, afternoon parties in the patio, and outdoor games, not everything about it is perfect, especially when it comes to insect bites! In […]
One Dragonfly Can Eat Hundreds of Mosquitos a Day. Keep These Plants in Your Yard to Attract Dragonflies
If you want to have your own successful “team” of exterminators, make a dragonfly pond in your yard! Believe it or not, dragonflies are the best hunting machines and more than 80 percent of their brain is used for the procession of visual information. Some species may see up to […]
Take this Vitamin to Repel Mosquitoes all Summer long
Who does not love summer, right? And, who does not enjoy the longer days, the sunny sky, the sandy beaches, etc. However, there is one thing we all hate about summer, i.e. mosquitoes! Especially when we cannot get rid of them and when they keep biting us all the time! […]