Best Bee Brothers Bee Blog — Mosquito Repellent

How to Effectively Place a Zapper Out of Direct View Bug zappers are a great tool for eliminating pesky nighttime bugs. But their satisfying “ZAP” sound doesn’t outweigh the eyesore they can be. Electric bug zappers are most effective when they are placed on the outskirts of your entertainment area. The idea is to draw the bugs toward the zapper and away from you. Finding the right place for your zapper can be a challenge. You want to keep them up high, and of course, they need to be plugged in. We’re willing to bet not many of us have...

Finding Chemical-Free, Worry-Free Solutions Protecting your kids from bug bites, especially mosquito bites, is a full-time job during the summer. Now with all our knowledge of pest transmitted diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, and Lyme disease, it’s hard to stop the worry. This is especially hard on parents with infants and toddlers, who are advised not to use conventional chemical bug sprays. Here are some helpful tips to make your job a little easier! Consider the time of day Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk. Avoid taking your little ones outside during these times.1 Preventing...

There are so many bug repellents on the market, and as summer draws near they seem to be conveniently placed on endcaps and in aisles wherever you go. It’s so easy to quickly grab a bottle and move on. But just because these familiar products are readily available doesn’t mean they are the right choice for you. Here are a few points to consider when deciding how to protect your family from pests this summer season. 1. DEET or No DEET? We’ve likely all heard of DEET. DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is a chemical compound most commonly used in conventional bug repellent...

No. So what really works? Have you ever wondered why your fun citronella tiki torches don’t seem to protect you from mosquitoes? You may have a half dozen or so lined up perfectly around your deck, patio, or recreational area. The festive ambience they create seems perfect for your summer evening. But the truth is, those torches aren’t effective unless you stand directly next to the flame. To keep yourself and your family safe, you’ll need a more than a few tiki torches.   Personal protection for everyone is a good idea and should be your first line of defense....

Here are the best bugs for your garden Getting pesky insects like mosquitoes out of your yard can feel like a never-ending chore. There are millions of chemical-laden products designed to help eliminate these pests. But applying them can be expensive and time consuming, and chemicals often harm more than just their intended victims. These solutions often end up hurting the good bugs that keep your garden and yard functioning well. Good bugs? Is there really such a thing? The answer is yes! There are many harmless and helpful insects that live harmoniously with us and keep the bad ones...