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Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks – Go Zen On Those Buggers

Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks – Go Zen On Those Buggers

Lauren June 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

Mosquitoes can be the vectors for horrible diseases but, for the most part, they’re an incurable nuisance. In fact, I wrote an earlier post about using natural plants to ward off the pests. Home Fixated was recently contacted about trying out Murphy’s Naturals mosquito repellent incense sticks. I am eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long but products with DEET give me terrible headaches if I don’t wash it off within 30 minutes. So I tried out the incense sticks instead and here’s what I thought. Read More

Filed Under: Green, Pest Control

Adventures in Live Bee Removal – Don’t be a Serial Buzz Killer

Adventures in Live Bee Removal – Don’t be a Serial Buzz Killer

Marc Lyman September 5, 2017 3 Comments

A couple months ago I unhappily discovered bees swarming our house. DISCLAIMER – DON”T try this at home. I then proceeded to get a very long pole, stuck a wad of steel wool at the end of it, and used it to seal the hole they were headed into by our roof. Yes, I probably killed some bees in the process, but I managed to prevent them from taking up residence in our wall and attic. Not a single sting and crisis averted! I patted myself on a job well done . . . until the next day, when a massive swarm of bees located a new home in a crack in a hollow stucco wall that surrounds our patio. Whether you have dealt with a swarm of bees in the past or just want to be prepared for one in the future (or better yet, you’d like to avoid a bee invasion altogether), you’ll definitely want to read on for our adventures in live bee removal. Read More

Filed Under: Pest Control

Adjustable Window Screens – Just Say No to Zika

Adjustable Window Screens – Just Say No to Zika

Marc Lyman July 15, 2016 1 Comment

Filed Under: Pest Control, Windows & Doors

How to Keep the Rascals OUT of YOUR Garden

How to Keep the Rascals OUT of YOUR Garden

Amy April 27, 2016 3 Comments

Filed Under: Gardening, Green, Pest Control

Garden Scourges  – Coping with Typical Problems

Garden Scourges – Coping with Typical Problems

Lauren October 12, 2015 1 Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Pest Control

How the Heck Do I Get Rid of Termites?

How the Heck Do I Get Rid of Termites?

Eric November 24, 2014 3 Comments

Filed Under: How To, Pest Control

Companion Planting for Pest Control – Bugged Out With BFF’s

Companion Planting for Pest Control – Bugged Out With BFF’s

Amy August 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Pest Control

Identifying Common Garden Pests

Identifying Common Garden Pests

Lauren July 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Pest Control

Make Your Garden Taste Better – Growing Strawberries at Home

Make Your Garden Taste Better – Growing Strawberries at Home

Lauren May 23, 2014 1 Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Gnats – The Best Household Remedy

Marc Lyman June 28, 2012 33 Comments

Filed Under: How To, Pest Control

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