Keeping pests out of your kitchen ensures that your food supplies last a long time. Meanwhile, keeping pests away from your crops helps them grow healthy and strong. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Below are 12 non-toxic ingredients that you can use to make natural pest control remedies for your homestead. Keep your kitchen pest-free Using pantry staples doesn’t just … Continue reading 12 Homemade pest control ideas for your kitchen and home garden
Extended coronavirus lockdown making London’s rat infestation worse
Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns are worsening London’s rat infestation. The disappearance of the garbage dumps they used to scavenge in inner cities has used them further from their usual habitats and caused them to start appearing in people’s homes. Members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), which represents hundreds of pest control workers in the United … Continue reading Extended coronavirus lockdown making London’s rat infestation worse
Securing your stockpile: How to keep your food supplies dry and pest-free
Your food supply’s two biggest enemies are moisture and pests. This is because your extra food is most likely being stored in an area that’s darker, damper and quieter than any other part of your home. These three conditions are perfect for unwanted pests to thrive and for moisture to seep in through the cracks on … Continue reading Securing your stockpile: How to keep your food supplies dry and pest-free
More than just Lyme: Ticks carry a collection of pathogens
Ticks, parasitic arachnids belonging to the same family as mites, have long been associated with Lyme disease, an infection caused by a spiral bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is spread to humans through the bite of black-legged or deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis). Based on information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is … Continue reading More than just Lyme: Ticks carry a collection of pathogens
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 