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Spring and Summer Is Coming! And So Are The Bugs!

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Spring is right around the corner-and then summer!  Which means bugs! From mosquitoes, spiders and beetles no one wants to deal with them inside their home or office! Here are some natural ways to get rid of the pesky bugs for your business and your home! Mosquito: Mosquitoes hate lavender! You can plant some around your home or restaurant if you have a deck that your guests dine out on. Note: Flies also hate it as well Follow this easy DIY mason jar candle tutorial to keep the mosquitoes at bay and also create a beautiful center piece for the tables:  http://www.thesnug.com/keep-bugs-away-with-a-mason-jar-repellent-1215091644.html?crlt.pid=camp.EEXgzAqR8JLV Spiders: Spiders hate mint! You can have a few plants around the house or you can put it in spray bottle (water and few drops of mint oil) and spray around the house, office or anywhere else you do not want to see spiders. Flies: Everyone hates being annoyed by flies! If you own a restauran...

The QuickBooks Gal: Natural Bug Repellents

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Summer is in full swing! The weather is heating up and the bugs are coming inside. You have probably noticed a decent amount of spiders, flies, mosquitoes and other creepy crawlers either at your business or in your home. Here are some natural DIY bug repellents to spray around your business and home! Mosquitoes: Citronella candles are the best bet when it comes to this pesky guys. You can grab them at any grocery store. There are also plants that Mosquitoes hate. You can plant these around your backyard or surround your restaurant patio with these plants Lemon Balm, Catnip, Marigold, Lavender, Rosemary, and Geranium  A good DIY spray is: 1/2 teaspoon of citronella, 1/2 Cup distilled water, 1/2 Cup witch Hazel. Put them in a spray bottle, shake it up and viola! You have a natural bug repellent spray!  Spiders: Spiders HATE peppermint. So anything with peppermint oil will do the trick! You can add water  and peppermint oil to a spray bott...