A Comprehensive List of Natural Ant Repellents and Tips in 4 Simple Steps There are certain spices, such as cinnamon and turmeric, that are thought to repel ants, but I haven’t had much luck with them. So this year, I searched around on some blog pages for effective alternatives to synthetic pesticides – here’s what …
Natural Remedies for Food Poisoning Food poisoning or food-borne illness caused by consuming contaminated or tainted food, containing toxins, chemicals, and infectious agents, like bacteria, parasites, and virus. However, most people get better without the help of any medication, but sometimes the ailment takes a serious form in which, doctor’s consultation is needed. Signs and …
7 Natural Uses For Baking Soda In The Garden Baking soda is a product often used in various “green cleaning” techniques. It has so many uses in the house, so it makes sense that it would work outside too. Baking soda is called by some a “Miracle Powder” due to its wide variety of uses. It …
Natural Homemade Insect Sprays and Traps While there are no techniques that are 100% effective (other than sitting in a hermetically-sealed room), hopefully some of the homemade traps listed here can make your summer a more enjoyable one. In the past I have reached for cans of commercial bug spray lying around during cookouts and camping …
Top Chicken Diseases and Natural Treatments Even with modern antibiotics and premixed medicated poultry rations, chickens still get sick… sometimes with fairly lethal diseases that can sweep quickly through a flock. Since the best cure of all is prevention; knowing something in advance of your flock’s needs can ward off a lot of trouble. Basically, chickens …