Best Bee Brothers Bee Blog — Mosquito Repellent

Mosquito Repellent Wristbands Keep the Mosquitos Away Is there anything better than enjoying the outdoors on a warm summer night? Those long, lovely twilight hours when the fireflies begin to show their lights. The neighbor kids are running and biking up and down the street. The smells of grills and bonfires mixed with fragrant summer blooms and fresh-cut grass. No matter where we live in the US, we can likely all envision this familiar scene. We can also feel the incredible frustration of being eaten alive by mosquitoes! Wouldn’t it be great if we could enjoy our favorite outdoor activities...

Mosquito season seems to get longer each year. If those pesky bugs chase you back inside or have you reaching for a can of chemical repellent to enjoy the great outdoors – or your own backyard – you’re not alone. Luckily, a product to help keep the mosquitoes away doesn’t have to be in an aerosol can. Before the twentieth century when man-made chemicals were invented to repel bugs, humans used natural essential oils, which have been used for ages to keep mosquitoes at bay. Here are 5 natural oils used for repelling them: 1. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus: Oil...

Avoiding West Nile, Zika & Other Deadly Diseases When we hear or see a mosquito, our normal reaction is to be on the defense – ready to strike at any moment. And it’s no wonder. Mosquitoes are more than just pests whose bites leave itchy welts behind. Worldwide, mosquitoes have infected more people than any other living organism, leading to over 1 million deaths a year. Two of the most well-known mosquito-borne viruses that are cause for concern in the US are West Nile virus and Zika virus. West Nile came on the US radar about 20 years ago, though...