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DIY Pest Control [Infographic]

October 10May 24Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged backyard, garden, infographic, mosquitoes, natural repellent, nature, pest control, summer, ticks, tips, wasps4 Comments

Summer is the best season to enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s also the time when you and your family are at the greatest risk of bites, stings, and the vector-borne disease that common summer pests can carry.

But did you know that there are steps you can take to make your backyard less attractive to these pests?

In the infographic below, you’ll know what to do to protect your family from pest threats this summer.

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Differences between Bees and Wasps [Infographic]

July 25June 22Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged anatomy, appeareance, avoid, basil, bees, behaviour, citronella, concern, control, diet, difference, differences, eucalyptus, flies, flowers, food, garden, geranium, help, hives, infographic, insect repelling plants, lemongrass, marigold, mint, natural, nest, pennyroyal, pest, plants, prevent, prevention, protect, repellent, role, save the bees, sting, summer, tips, trap, wasps, wornwoodLeave a comment

Though summer brings all kinds of wonderful things such as barbecues, picnics, fun outdoor activities, and more, it also attracts stinging insects. While you should be concerned about the species that pack a powerful and painful sting and can cause allergic reactions, there is one that should be protected. Check out this infographic that compares wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and honey bees. By following this guide, you can learn how to tell the difference between these stinging insects and what steps to take to control and prevent or protect them respectively.

via edenpest.com