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West Nile Virus is a huge health concern - and mosquitoes carry it. It is being spread
across the country, and we are concerned with the ingredients in the products
readily available on the market. Because there is so much controversy over DEET,
and it is recommended NOT to use it on children in any "large" quantity, we feel it
is far better to use NATURAL repellents.
To further ensure less likelihood
of contact with West Nile Virus and mosquitoes - stay indoors with screens closed during hours the
mosquitoes are active (here it is in the evening). Keep your pets in at that
time as well. If you see a dead bird such as a crow or raven, call your health
department to report it and have it checked for West Nile Virus. Use the below
products and formulations to keep mosquitoes safely and naturally at bay - not wanting to land on
you or your family!
Totally Natural Insect & Mosquito Repellent Recipe:
A great source for all the oils and the specific conditioner are
here.
10 drops of each of the following:
Geranium, Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Cedarwood, and Lavender.
Mix these with 1/2 teaspoon of Exuberance Conditioner and 1/2
cup water.
Combine in a spray bottle and shake before use. Can be used on
children, pets, and clothing.
If a person is bitten by any insect such as a mosquito, apply Tea Tree
immediately and the itching will stop within a few seconds. If bitten
by a wasp or bee, then put on a few drops of Oregano directly to the skin
immediately. You'll be surprised how quickly the pain will subside. Get the
ingredients here.
Mosquito Facts & West Nile Virus Update
Mosquito Facts
Mosquito - the name is Spanish for little fly. There are 3000
different kinds of mosquitoes and a worldwide population of 100
trillion!! Most are in tropical
climates, but there are mosquitoes in arctic and desert regions.
They can fly up to 10
mph, dart between raindrops and even fly backwards. Most live and
die close to where they hatch, but some are strong flyers that travel
many miles in search of a victim.
Only female
mosquitoes bite. They require a blood meal in order
to develop eggs to make more mosquitoes. Most female
mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water.
Stagnant ponds, ditches and fresh or salt water wetlands are
favorites, but even a few tablespoons of water in a flower pot
or old auto tire will do. The eggs hatch, become swimming
larvae, then pupae and finally flying adults. Mosquito
larvae are an important source of food for certain fish, birds,
bats and other animals. To reduce Mosquito infestation we
recommend using the following products
Mosquito
Bits or Mosquito
Dunks. A
SkeeterVac
is a long term and highly effective solution for eliminating mosquitoes.
SkeeterVac's
patent pending scientifically proven technology creates an atmosphere
biting mosquitoes can't resist: warmth, water vapor, carbon dioxide and
odorants. Then it finishes off the job by trapping and killing those
biting pests so your outdoor experiences are safer and more enjoyable.
What's
being done about Mosquitoes and what you can do.
In their quest for blood,
mosquitoes may bite birds, frogs, snakes, and mammals, including people.
Some, called peridomestic mosquitoes actually live and breed
around homes just to be near us.
24 hours or so after
hatching, a female mosquito flies off in search of a meal. She
homes in on body warmth, odor, moisture and the carbon dioxide we
exhale. When she bites, the mosquito
injects a bit of saliva that slows coagulation so blood flows freely. It's your body's allergic reaction to the saliva that caused the welt
and itching sensation.
Mosquitoes can
also transmit canine heartworm, which is fatal to dogs once
contracted. For protection, pet owners can purchase a
preventative medicine from their veterinarian.
Generally, the trend in
the U.S. is away from spraying adult mosquitoes with chemicals.
Whenever possible, government health authorities control large tracts of
mosquito breeding land by larviciding. They use low
toxicity biopesticides like
B.t.i. (Bacillius thuringiensis subspecies
israelensis), a live bacteria that's deadly to mosquito larvae,
harmless to other living things.
The mosquito that bit you
last night may have hatched in the birdbath right in your own back yard.
At home or with school or community groups, you can effectively reduce
mosquito problems using common sense and environmentally-conscious
methods.
Organize
a neighborhood cleanup. Its great community project that
will eliminate lots of potential mosquito breeding spots and
improve the view! Look for places where rainwater collects and
stands. Old car tires, drain flower pots, children's wading pools and tree
holes.
Goldfish
and fresh water minnows (Gambusia affinis) will
both eat mosquito larvae.
Microbe Lift is
an ideal supplement to protect pond areas for excessive mosquito hatchlings.
Check with your local mosquito control agency about availability and local
regulations. Flush birdbaths and fountains weekly. Clean clogged gutters and
drains, cover cesspools.
Let
Yardiac help you!
To
Humans and domestic animals, mosquitoes are a nuisance and a health
hazard since mosquitoes can transmit a variety of diseases.
Fortunately Yardiac
is there to help and protect you from the health risk mosquitoes
present. When you can't flush or drain stagnant pools, low-lying
wet areas, tree holes, unused swimming pools and rain barrels, use a
B.T.I. product like
Mosquito
Bits or
Mosquito
Dunks. 
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Relief for your back & neck when using a laptop, and eliminate the heat
Laptops are ergonomically awful - the screen and keyboard aren't in the right places to keep yourself
healthy - you have to lean over to work with it, and then there is the problem of heat - which can and does
cause other health problems. One wonderful invention is the LapGenie
- it is an adjustable desk to set your
laptop into the best position it can be. It folds up for easy travel, and has many other uses. Check it out. It's made a huge difference to
me and a lot of people. Highly recommended!
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