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When the summer months come around, one of the things everyone looks for is a way to get the kids out of the house. Prying your family away from screens when the sun is shining and the backyard is open for business can be a chore. But with the promise of some wet and wild … Continue reading How to Create Your Own Backyard Waterpark →

As the weather warms, we spend more time outdoors. And gardeners love playing in the dirt and caring for their plants. But nothing ruins a day in the garden like mosquitoes! Fortunately, gardeners have a secret weapon against these biters: mosquito-repellant plants. Across the country, gardeners are fighting back against pests with bug-repelling plants. Gardeners … Continue reading Do Mosquito-Repellant Plants Really Work? →

A tire swing is a quintessential summer accessory. Its budget-friendly materials and easy construction have made it a cornerstone of summer for generations. Making memories is easy and fun with this classic backyard addition.   While your kids may enjoy the tire swing, unfortunately so do mosquitoes. The interior of the tire, between the sidewalls, is a perfect spot … Continue reading Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Tire Swing →

In many places throughout the country, the peace and enjoyment of a pleasant evening outdoors is disrupted by annoying, biting mosquitoes. This warm-weather pest can be a real nuisance and put a damper on many outdoor plans and activities. What a lot of people don’t realize is many of these mosquitoes can also carry a … Continue reading New Species of Mosquito Brings a New Threat →

With summertime quickly approaching you are probably starting to think about how you’re going to entertain the kids, get them outside, and off the video screens this summer. Outdoor activities are a great summertime ritual—providing fun for kids and a much-needed break for parents. But nothing ruins plans for outdoor fun like mosquitoes or other … Continue reading Puddle Hunt – Make a Game Out of Mosquito Control →