So you want to have a barbecue in your beautiful backyard, but you’re worried about guests being inundated with mosquitoes, flies and the like. Bug spray and tiki torches can only go so far when it comes to outdoor pest control, but what if the plants growing in your garden could somehow deter pests instead […]

Did you know that what you take a bite out of can actually impact what tries to take a bite out of you? That’s right, there are certain foods that when consumed or used appropriately, can actually stop mosquitoes in their tracks. Garlic – What horror movies say is true — garlic can really keep […]

The biggest attraction for mosquitoes is you! But not your blood as you would think — actually, it’s your breath. When we breathe we release carbon dioxide, a natural gas that mosquitoes use to detect their next victims. Unfortunately, there’s not much we can do to keep our breathing to a minimum, but there do […]

Sure, spiders can be creepy and crawly, but did you know that they can also be a great asset to your home in moderation? As long as spiders don’t get out of hand, unlike other pests their presence can actually offer several great benefits to you as a homeowner. Here are three of the most […]

While mosquito season is coming to a close, many of us are still left with the lingering after-effects of itchy, red and swollen bite marks. In the past we’ve discussed the factors that can make people more appealing to mosquitoes, but we were still left wondering why in the world they cause us so much […]

Did you know that not all backyard bugs are bad? Some are actually very beneficial for your garden and help to keep the malicious critters away – and we’re not just talking about butterflies. To help you figure out good from bad, here’s a list of some of the best bugs to have in your […]