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Our mission is to create an ECO-FRIENDLY & SAFE outdoor environment for you and your family. To facilitate this, we share practical education for preventing avoidable and unnecessary risk to people and the environment. We hope you find these resources helpful to keep you and your family safe & comfortable.

Why Are Mosquitoes Important?
They pollinate! YUP....these little buggers actually HELP fertilize our food chain. They...
6 Herbs Mosquitoes Hate
Here are 6 herbs mosquitoes hate and 5 ways to use them. Planting & using herbs is an...
5 Reasons Mosquitos Love You
Do mosquitoes love you? Here are 5 reasons why that may be! #1 Your Carbon Dioxide The carbon...
4 Facts About Permethrin You May Not Know
Do you know what you're spraying on yourself, your kids, your pets or your lawn for insect...
7 Safety Tips for Ticks During Family Hikes
Since ticks are most active from March to mid-May and from mid-August to November, we are...
5 Reasons You Should Start Caring About Ticks
I (Ashley) grew up on a property spreading 50 acres, surrounded by nothing but trees. I don't...
Your Spring Garden Checklist for Natural Pest Control
Before you get started on your spring garden, here's your checklist to naturally reduce the...
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5 Natural Solutions for Mosquitoes & Ticks in your Yard
Controlling mosquitoes doesn't begin and end with spraying insect repellent on yourself. There are many natural & eco-friendly ways to protect yourself and repel mosquitoes & ticks in your yard, without harmful chemicals. Grab our freebie to learn about 5 ways to increase your outdoor comfort today. We use these too!
