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15 Natural Mosquito Repellent Plants

15 Natural Mosquito Repellent Plants

Mosquitoes are insects the world can do without. At least, that’s what many wish, myself included. However, these annoying disease-carrying pests play a part in the complex food web. That said, one could do better by just using natural mosquito… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Environment, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care
Why do some people attract more mosquito bites?

Why do some people attract more mosquito bites?

Why do some people attract more mosquito bites? Mosquitoes seem to prefer some people to others. With recent concerns about insect carrying diseases, like the Zika virus. West Nile virus, and malaria, avoiding mosquito bites is more important than ever.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Nutrition
10 Plants that Repel Insects in a Vegetable Garden

10 Plants that Repel Insects in a Vegetable Garden

Flowering plants and herbs that repel annoying insects in a vegetable garden can be purchased at most garden supply stores. The flowers and herbs mentioned in this article are noted for being able to ward off a variety of aggravating… 0 Shares | | Posted in Gardening
Zika virus in Brazil raises mosquito and vaccine questions

Zika virus in Brazil raises mosquito and vaccine questions

The Zika virus outbreak in Brazil has been blamed on mosquito bites, but the real cause of the children born with a brain defect called microcephaly may not be the Zika virus. The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. However,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Medicine, News
Healthy Ways to Keep Mosquito Illnesses at Bay

Healthy Ways to Keep Mosquito Illnesses at Bay

By Chris DePaulo Health officials across the United States are raising alarms over the spread of the so-called chikungunya disease, a particularly nasty mosquito-borne virus that has been infecting people around the world for a number of years now. Health… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Personal Care