Essential oils are produced by plants and are natural deterrents to bugs. I will always opt for these to avoid the use of DEET. Some of the best essential oils to keep away insects are Lemongrass, Basil, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Peppermint, and of course, Citronella. Photo by Daniel Joseph Petty on Pexels.com The EPA has… Continue reading Simply Citronella
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Itch Stick Roller
The official state bird of New Hampshire is the Purple Finch. With the male on the left and the female on the right, I am inserting images of the purple finch here: Unofficially, my state has declared that it is the mosquito as the top representative with wings. I feel it is unnecessary to provide… Continue reading Itch Stick Roller
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 