#insect deterrent

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There are plenty of decoy wasp nest patterns for crocheters, but hardly any for knitters. Well, I just changed that! 🐝🧶❤️

Etsy: 👉 https://www.etsy.com/listing/4509757336/knit-wasp-nest-decoy-pattern-hornet

Ravelry: 👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/decoy-wasp-nest-for-knitters

KnitHacker shop: 👉 https://shop.knithacker.com/b/34gYW

This is the perfect project to work on this weekend!

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Scientists painted black cows with white stripes to test whether zebra markings deter biting flies — and the painted cows drew 50 per cent fewer flies, adding weight to the theory that zebras evolved their colouring not for camouflage or heat, but as a living insect repellent

Scientists painted black cows with white stripes to test whether zebra markings deter biting flies — and the painted cows drew 50 per cent fewer flies, adding weight to the theory that zebras evolved their colouring not for camouflage or heat, but as a living insect repellent https://share.google/NvXkpBOxfZsNsRQ5k

Scientists painted black cows with white stripes to test whether zebra markings deter biting flies — and the painted cows drew 50 per cent f

Researchers in central Japan painted plain black cows with white stripes, stood them in a pasture, and photographed the flies that landed on

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A Healthy Garden

How many of you like to spend time in your garden? I know a lot of people who find gardening to be a calming, relaxing activity, plus it allows them to supply their family with food and nutrients because of their care and attention. I used to garden somewhat but I never got into it the way some of my friends have. One of the gardening topics that keep coming up is how to use our pure essential…

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Citronella Essential Oil for Outdoors

Citronella Essential Oil for Outdoors is a safe alternative as an insect deterrent. #insectdeterrent #bugoff #citronella #theoildropper

Citronella essential oil has been a summertime favorite for a long time. Just go into the store in the summer and you will find citronella candles, wax,and all sorts of scented products to help with summertime outdoor annoyances. The problem with most of these products is that they do not contain pure citronella and they have lots of other chemicals that you don’t need to expose yourself or your…

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Citronella **New**

Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) essential oil is popularly used as an insect deterrent. Traditionally it has also been used to prevent food spoilage due to fungus and bacteria.

How to use: Dietary: Dilute one drop with V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or other vegetable oil (e.g., virgin coconut, olive, almond). Put in a capsule and take up to three times daily or as needed. Topical: Dilute one drop with V-6 or other vegetable oil; apply to desired area. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes three times daily. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.  Ingredients: 100% pure therapeutic grade citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) leaf/stem essential oil

Item # 3085 WHLS/PV 17.75 RETAIL 23.36

Citronella product (on young living web site)