Bugs certainly are annoying, but they can also make you sick. Mosquitoes and ticks in particular can spread a variety of diseases like Lyme disease or West Nile Virus. So the standard defense against getting bit is with chemical repellents like DEET or picaridin....
As we all begin to think about flea and tick prevention throughout the warmer months please consider this word of caution for our furry friends. Pet owners are using essential oils in grooming products, flea repellents and calming elixirs for Fido and Tiger. But pets,...