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Gardens attract all kinds of pests, but you don't have to turn to harsh chemicals to get rid of those uninvited guests. Certain plants like marigolds, lavender, and basil could do the trick, but they do have their limitations.
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With the summer sun baking through our windows, trash inevitably gets smelly fast. With that can come an unwelcome influx of fruit flies. Despite their tiny size, these pesky insects are mighty in their ability to linger for days on end.
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When yellow jackets, a species of wasps, come buzzing around, they aren't usually nice鈥攖hey're known to be defensive, aggressive, and very likely to sting. But rather than just run and hide, you can be proactive in making sure these pesky insects stay away from your house.
Homes and Gardens
One of life's summer joys is being able to throw open windows and catch a cool summer breeze. But how do you keep mosquitoes away from windows?
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Mosquitoes thrive in the summertime already, and the last thing you need is them buzzing into your home. Don't worry, even if they fly into your house, there's a go-to trick to capture these blood-sucking pests inside.