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Garlic spray: a natural way to a mosquito-free zone

May 19th 2008 12:00PM Nothing ruins a cool summer evening like mosquitoes. Unless you're a bat, you take cover at the appearance of the annoying, buzzing villains. Here at DIY Life, we've written a lot about how to banish mosquitoes. Tips like reducing standing water, not ... (10 Comments)

How to make your own organic mosquito repellent

Jul 17th 2007 11:00AM It's been a wet, hot Summer over much of the world, which means the mosquitoes are going to be plentiful, hungry, and ticked off. (Little known fact: all mosquitoes are angry. Always.) So what can we do to protect ourselves from being attacked by ... (11 Comments)

Reducing mosquitoes

Jul 2nd 2008 12:00PM Yesterday was Canada Day up here, which is to us northerners what the Fourth is to you down there. Canada Day: day to head out to the cottage, or perhaps just to the back yard; there to kick up your feet, kick back a few beverages (and maybe a few ... (0 Comments)

Banish mosquitoes naturally on the cheap

Jul 3rd 2007 1:00PM We all hate those pesky insects. They buzz, they bite, then we itch. If you are like me, chemical solutions aren't an option for you. Neither is the supposedly effective but very expensive Mosquito Magnet. Then what's a person who respects the ... (2 Comments)

Do it yourself to mosquitoes before they do it to you!

Jun 30th 2007 8:00AM It's that time of year again, when "The Big Feed" begins. I'm referring to the attack of the mosquitoes of course. There are a about two hundred species of mosquitoes that inhabit the United States. The chances are good that you will encounter ... (0 Comments)

(Don't) Scratch That: Banish and Baby Those Mosquito Bites

Jul 17th 2009 5:00PM It's summertime and many of us have gotten slaphappy ... literally. Lovely July evenings are all too often interrupted by the ominous buzz of the mosquito, forcing us to spend the night swatting and scratching. Mosquitoes don't actually bite; they ... (1 Comments)

How to Picnic Bug-Free

Jul 16th 2009 11:00AM I love living in Florida, but I hate, hate, hate the bugs. As if the mosquitoes aren't bad enough, we've also got untold billions of ants to contend with. All these creepy crawlies can turn a pleasant picnic into an ordeal. Fortunately, there are ... (0 Comments)

Build an owl house

Jul 17th 2008 2:00PM Why on Earth would you want to build an owl house? Having owls take up residence on your property will cause the mouse population to dwindle: never a bad thing if the furry invaders like to live in your basement, attic, or -- yikes! -- your ... (0 Comments)
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