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Summer bugs are worse than ever: How to keep bed bugs, ticks and mosquitoes from making you sick
South Florida Sun Sentinel via Yahoo News· 59 minutes agoLinda Rodriguez noticed tiny red bumps on her arms last month after a night in a Maine hotel. “They looked like little bites,” Rodriguez said. “Within an hour I had clusters on my stomach and ...
Raised-beds, vacation plant-savers, and stopping slugs: This Weekend in the Garden
The Patriot-News· 2 hours agoRaised beds have become the main way most home gardeners are growing vegetables these days. A...
How to check for bedbugs in your hotel room
Yahoo Life UK· 2 hours agoThankfully there are some simple yet effective tips you can adopt to stay bedbug free on holiday and at home. How to spot a bedbug infestation. (Getty...
Here’s how to spot bed bugs in your hotel room if you’re taking an NC summer vacation
Charlotte Observer· 7 days agoVacuum all surfaces, including mattresses, box springs and furniture. Use a bed bug-proof cover to...
Composting for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started
The Spruce via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoSince the pile won't be turned, it's important to aerate the pile in other ways—branches and twigs...
No-See-Um Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: 6 Ways to ID the Bug Behind the Sting
Bob Vila via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums andbed bugs—but what’s the difference...
These 7 Houseplants Will Keep Bugs Away
CNET· 14 hours agoNot only can houseplants help purify your air, but certain species are well known for driving out pests and insects. You may not have considered using...
This Is the Best Way to Fill a Raised Garden Bed—Plus 4 Alternative Methods
Bob Vila via Yahoo News· 1 day agoLearn More › Making a raised garden bed can be a simple task that allows gardeners to make the most...
Travelling to a European country with dengue? Top tips to keep tiger-mosquitoes at bay
Euronews via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoMosquitoes carrying the dengue virus bite during the day, but it’s worth taking precautions at night...
Spring brought a slew of problems to North Texas tomato plants. Here’s how to fix them
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 1 hour agoIf you find that your tomatoes are blooming but not setting fruit, you might try thumping the flower...