Deter Bugs

Spray your yard with diluted dish washing liquid to get rid of bugs.  They’ll go running to the neighbor’s yard.

Bug Bites & Stings

To get an insect stinger out – use tweezers. But, if that does not work, try placing tape over the sting and then lift off the tape.  It should pull the stinger with it. Tape a copper penny over an insect sting.  Some people claim this takes the sting (pain) …

Tick Removal

To remove a tick, use a cotton ball to dab liquid soap on the tick.  Swab it for a while with the soap soaked cotton.  After about 15 or 20 seconds, the tick will come out on its own, stuck to the cotton ball.  The soap smothers it and it …

Insect Repellent

Some mail carriers actually carry a sheet of Bounce fabric softener in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away.  So, when you are working outside, at soccer games, golfing, etc., you might just want to carry a sheet with you.  Put it in your pocket, or tie it on your …

Formula 409 Bug Killer

If you don’t have regular bug spray around, Try Formula 409 (the household cleaner).  Spray the Formula 409 on bees, wasps, etc., and they will drop to the ground instantly.  If they don’t die, at least it makes it easier to swat them without fear of retaliation.

Ants, Ants, Ants Everywhere

Ants, ants, ants everywhere …. Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.