Spider Bites – 6 Natural Treatments + Tips to Avoid Getting Bit
Spider bites are generally uncomfortable but not dangerous, and may be difficult to confirm as spider bites because they look similar to other bug bites and the spider wasn’t caught in the act. A...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Natural Pest Control in the Garden
Are you looking for natural pest control options for the garden? Like many home gardeners, I started growing my own fruits and vegetables in part to avoid the toxic chemicals used on most commercial...
View ArticleNatural Tick Repellents and Easy Tick Control Tips
TICKS – Everything you will read about avoiding or repelling ticks will have the word DEET in it. From the CDC to the EPA, they all recommend using DEET to protect yourself and those you love from...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, Plus the Best Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
No one enjoys finding fruit flies or – ew! – even worse, wiggling larva. In this post, I’ll share how to get rid of fruit flies with prevention tips and an easy homemade fruit fly trap to kill fruit...
View ArticleNatural Spider Repellents – 8 Ways to Get Rid of Spiders
The kneejerk reaction to a spider might be to grab a can of Raid, but there are many less toxic ways to get rid of spiders. Instead, try one of these 8 Natural Spider Repellents listed below, such as...
View ArticleAttracting Beneficial Insects for a Better Garden
Creating a healthy garden doesn't just mean eliminating bad bugs – you also want to welcome good bugs. These “good bugs” are also known as beneficial insects. We'll talk about what beneficial insects...
View ArticleBay Leaf – Fresh or Dry, It’s a Plant with Many Uses
Bay leaf is a common spice, but what's the best way to use it, and what does it do? We'll cover uses for food, medicine, and pest control. Once you're done reading, you may want to buy in bulk, or grow...
View ArticleFlea Beetle Control (with Tips for Saving Damaged Plants)
If you walk out into your garden and find plant leaves filled with tiny holes, you may have flea beetles. We'll share how to identify flea beetles and the damage they do, plus cheap and easy flea...
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