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
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Mosquito Repellent Plants – Natural Solutions to Blood Sucking Pests
It’s inevitable. With every beautiful and glorious summer comes swarms of blood sucking mosquitoes. And there are all sorts of theories as to whom they will choose to eat first. I’ve heard them all. They like blue-eyed blondes, people wearing blue, banana eaters, and those with type O blood. Since I’m not a scientist, I can’t attest to the truth of all of those theories. But I can tell you this. My blood is a type O and, much to my chagrin, I spend every summer looking like a strawberry if I’m not careful. So if you’re like me and you find yourself searching for natural ways to combat mosquitoes, here are some mosquito repellent plants you may want to try out this summer. Read More