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Bio Block Organic Pest Control & Insect Repellent
Now that the weather is warming up and we’re spending more time outdoors, there are a few things we need to start worrying about — like protecting our family from bug bites!
Gardening & Organic Pest Control
Growing beautiful flowers, fruits and vegetables sometimes means battling against leaf-chomping pests and disfiguring diseases. Organic pest control involves a combination of smart planning and picking your battles in the garden. When you forgo all chemical pesticides, you may give up a few petals or a some peas in the pod, but the trade-off is a safe garden for your family and your pets.
Sweet Potatoes & Veggies in a Vegan Basil Pesto
Today I wanted to share with you an easy meal idea to inspire you to eat at home. There is no way around it- eating at home is the healthiest option! It’s the best way to both eat intuitively and control exactly what you’re putting in your body. Sometimes we forget how simple cooking at…
How Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Can Lower Your Child’s IQ
A childs IQ can be affected by the amount of pesticides their mother is exposed to while pregnant. High amounts of exposure to certain pesticides while pregnant have been linked to lower IQs in school-aged children. The harmful pesticide is organophosphates. Its commonly found on berries, green beans, and other various fruits and vegetables. Outside of the grocery store, the pesticide is often used in homes and gardens.
Bedbugs are Here to Stay for a While
According to a recent National Pest Management Association survey, 95% of companies in the pest control industry said they’ve encountered a bedbug infestation in the last year. in 2000, only 25% of respondents could say the same. Yikes! At the Environmental Protection Agency’s second conference on the issue on Tuesday, Jonathan Wild, a housing official from Portland warned that we are “never going to get rid of bedbugs in our lifetime.” Why so dramatic?