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Bugs

Natural Mosquito Repellent

July 5, 2010
Mosquito Free 4th of July

Over the 4th of July weekend we spent quite a bit of time outdoors at night. I don’t need to mention what happens outside at night in the summer. If you go out without protection, you are eaten alive. I don’t care how close you sit next to the citronella torches and candles, you still [...]

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Getting rid of Japanese Beetles, Naturally

July 11, 2008
Beetle

Okay, this is more of a request than a post. Does anyone know of natural ways to get rid of Japanese beetles? This request is for a friend of mine whose plants are being eaten by the annoying insects. My plants, for some reason have not been affected. Maybe it’s because they don’t like the [...]

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Killing Ants, Spiders and Other Bugs Naturally

September 6, 2007
diatomaceous earth

I knew a woman who suffered miserably in the Spring when the ants would come out of the woodwork and roam around her house. She was allergic to all bug sprays and pesticides. It was driving her crazy. She couldn’t spray for fear of ending up in the emergency room of the local hospital. I’m [...]

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