mosquitoes

All year-long, my husband and I wait for the day it’s warm enough to leave our doors and windows open and enjoy the summer sunshine. Without screens, however, our house quickly becomes mosquito-infested. Rather than spraying ourselves down in toxic bug spray or lighting noxious insect-repellant candles, we opt for a more natural method around our home: bats and birds.

Spring is officially here, and as the days get warmer, the bugs come out.  Sure, we know that some insects are useful – they provide food for birds and help pollinate plants, for example.  But as the recent fears over Zika virus have shown us, the increased presence of mosquitos can threaten our health, in addition to being an annoyance.   

Luckily, there are plenty of options for natural mosquito repellents you can use to protect yourself.