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I will never forget 25 years ago seeing one this big...77

Arachnophobia? How to repel spiders now! My safe, cheap and non-toxic method.

Do you want to know how to get rid of spiders? I will tell you about a non-toxic method that repels them so completely that they run away and don't come back. It is not an insecticide, and it is safe around...

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The reduviid, or Assassin Bug.  A killer causing thousands of deaths every year.70

The Tiniest Vampire

You may have read my recent article on Hubpages about poisons. We touched on some of the nasties that inhabit the planet and can be lethal to man. But these venomous creatures: spiders, scorpions, box...

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Natural Bug Repellent Recipes

During the summertime bugs can ruin a nice evening or make your day uncomfortable- especially mesquites (carriers of the West Nile virus in North America). These days many of the bug sprays contain such harsh...

0 comments    essential oil mosquito repellent
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Uses for Soap- It's not just for bathing anymore!

Then , I wondered what other uses my soap could provide for me. That brings here to this article on the other uses for soap besides showering, bathing & washing hands!

3 comments    home soap helpful hints
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Natural Bug Repellents Using Essential Oils

As much as possible, you want to provide utmost protection to your family against any form of environmental elements. This includes bugs that can be harmful for their health, which is why most are willing to...

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Blast Bugs Away With Essential Oils

Most people find bugs and insects to be really annoying – well, except for those bug and insect enthusiasts.  Anyway, we can’t deny the fact that whether we are camping in the woods, staying at home or...

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Many people are 'allergic' to mosquito bites just like a wasp or bee sting, though they are not dangerously so. 75

How To Make Your Own Natural Mosquito Repellent

Many people are 'allergic' to mosquito bites just like a wasp or bee sting, though they are not dangerously so. The very common bluebottle housefly doesn't usually bite, but some people swear they are...

20 comments    advice how to essential oil
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Natural Insect Repellant

Enjoying the outdoors is not quite enjoyable once you start getting bit by mosquitos and other insects. Bug sprays seem to be the quick solution to putting a stop to pesky bugs but then you have to put up...

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Buy a Deet Insect Repellent Online

A DEET insect repellent is an important product that you can use to help protect you and your family from serious disease. Each year the Center for Disease Control receives more than 20,000 reports of...

0 comments    bug repellent insect repellent
I didn't paint this En Plein Air. But if I lived near the ocean, I would have. "Waves on Rocks" by Robert A. Sloan82

How to Paint En Plein Air (Outdoors)

I didn't paint this En Plein Air. But if I lived near the ocean, I would have. "Waves on Rocks" by Robert A. Sloan  Especially if you are the kind of person who gets bored with exercise for its own sake,...

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