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Okay, this information clearly isn’t going to be for everyone. For example, if you live in a high-rise in the city, you are unlikely to have an otter problem. On the other hand, if you live near a fresh-water stream, you might find the pesky little things in your trash and in your garden. Maybe they're feasting on the fish in... more »
Fleas are reddish brown and small with hard, flat bodies. They are tough and nimble insects that can jump up to 8 inches to land on a host. Fleas are parasites straight out of a nightmare, sucking your blood and almost too small to see. Just the thought of finding one on you or your pet is chilling, but if you do find yourself... more »
Mosquitoes are more than just pests that can ruin your barbecue or camping trip. Some species of mosquitoes carry serious diseases, such as malaria and West Nile virus, so it's important to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites all year. However, most over-the-counter bug repellents contain chemicals that can be harmful... more »
The Bad News: Sadly scientists have found no evidence that certain foods such as bananas or garlic will repel mosquitoes. In fact, the only food or beverage that affects mosquitoes is alcohol--which tends to attract them. The Good News: There are plenty of effective ways to avoid these blood-sucking insects. DEET-based repellents and... more »
Mosquito bites are accompanied with discomforting itchiness that can irritate and infect your skin. They also are capable of carrying deadly diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, West Nile virus and encephalitis. To protect yourself from mosquito bites, you have to apply methods to help repel them. more »
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Citronella oil, which is derived from some varieties of the lemongrass family, can be used as a safe, non-toxic insect repellent. Citronella oil... more »
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Mosquitoes and their bites are bothersome, but with the threat of West Nile virus they can become life-threatening. As an alternative to bug... more »
Summer welcomes in buzzing swarms of trouble. Mosquito bites cause itchy, unpleasant bumps and, in some cases, mosquitos can carry diseases. Ward... more »
Citronella is a word used for several things, including:
* Citronella (genus), a genus of trees and shrubs in the Cardiopteridaceae
* the insect-repelling Citronella oil, an essential oil derived from Cymbopogon
* several Cymbopogon (lemongrass) species
* Pelargonium citrosum, a species of geranium known as citronella plant or "mosquito plant"
* a song by Aesop Rock
read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella
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