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20 “You hate all winged insects that walk on all fours. 21 But among the winged insects that walk on all fours, you can eat those that have articulated legs over their feet to hop on the ground. 22 Of them you may eat: every kind of locust, every kind of bald locust, every kind of cricket, and every kind of locust. 23 But you dislike all other winged insects that have four legs.

24 “And by these you become unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, 25 and whoever carries any of their carcasses will wash their clothes and be unclean until evening. 26 Every animal that splits the hoof but has no hoof or does not chew the cud is unclean for you. Anyone who touches them becomes unclean. 27 And all that walk on their paws, among the animals that walk on all fours, are unclean for you. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, 28 and whoever carries their carcasses will wash their clothes and be unclean until evening; they are unclean for you.

29 And these are unclean for you among the swarming creatures that swarm on the earth: the mole, the mouse, all kinds of lizards, 30 the gecko, the monitor lizard, the lizard, the sand lizard, and the chameleon.

Ethical positions on insects

Insects and human ethical obligations towards them have been discussed by a number of writers and figures throughout history, many of whom have argued from different perspectives that there is a moral obligation not to harm or kill insects. However, according to generally accepted definitions in animal welfare and agricultural ethics, it is argued that individual insects have no “right to life”.

religious perspectives

Jainism[ edit ]

Jain monk who carries a broom to move insects without hurting them and wears a mask to avoid accidentally inhaling flying insects

Jain monks take considerable precautions to avoid inadvertently harming even the smallest creatures, including insects.[1]

Buddhism[ edit ]

According to Buddhist principles, insects as sentient beings should not be harmed or killed.[2] A story about the life of the Buddha describes how he once ordered monks to stop traveling during the monsoon season to avoid killing worms and insects on the muddy roads.[3] Following the example of Jainism, Buddhist monks often use a strainer to avoid killing small animals when drinking water.[1]

Taoism[ edit ]

Jon Wynne-Tyson quotes the Tai-shang kan-yingp’ien in The Expanding Circle: “Have a compassionate heart to all creatures…even insects”.[4] He also credits Wen Ch’ang with a quote in Yin-chih-wen which states, “Whenever you take a step, always watch out for ants and insects. Forbid building fires in the open (lest insects be killed)”.[4]

Judaism [edit]

The Sefer Hasidim, a medieval Hebrew work, instructs its followers never to inflict pain on animals, including insects, and not to kill wasps or flies.[5]

Christianity [edit]

Soame Jenyns, an English MP and writer, argued: ‘We are incapable of giving life, and so should not willfully and without sufficient cause take it from the meanest insect; they all receive it from the same benevolent hand as ourselves, and therefore have an equal right to enjoy it.”[6] William Ellery Channing declared in a letter that he would never kill an insect, claiming that insects are of God equal right to life as human beings was given; he also argued that killing them would spoil the work of God’s creation.[7]

Insects and Their Habitats: A Book for Children, published by the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge in 1833, taught children that it was a sin against God to harm insects needlessly, and that if they met one in distress should, should not harm them, but give them help.[8]: 241

Historical Perspectives[ edit ]

The 11th-century Arabic poet and philosopher Al-Maʿarri described the compassion of releasing a flea from one’s hand as kinder than giving money to someone in need. He asserted that both the flea and man take precautions against death and have a passion to live on.[9]

Early animal rights writer Lewis Gompertz, an early vegan,[10] argued against killing silkworms to obtain silk.[11]

Animal rights and welfare[edit]

Peter Singer argues that a lack of knowledge about insects’ ability to have subjective experiences means that “insect rights” are not yet something to fight for.[12]

Entomologist Jeffrey A. Lockwood argues that:

Considerable empirical evidence supports the claim that insects feel pain and are aware of their sensations. Inasmuch as they care about their pain, they have an interest in not being hurt, and their lives are made worse by pain. Furthermore, as conscious beings, insects have future plans (albeit immediate ones) regarding their own lives, and the death of insects thwarts those plans. Noting that sentience appears to be an ethical, scientifically sound basis for granting moral status, and considering previous arguments establishing a reasonable expectation of consciousness and pain in insects, I propose the following minimum ethic: We should Refraining from actions that can reasonably be expected to kill insects or cause non-trivial pain when avoiding those actions has little or no cost to our own well-being.[13]

An ethical analysis of the issue of killing harmful animals (other than for meat production or product testing) concluded that it is permissible under the following conditions:

they pose innocent threats to human life;

they serve as innocent shields against threats to human life;

We and the animals are in a kind of “lifeboat” situation where not all can survive.

In such a situation, an animal’s prima facie right to life is suspended. In general, such rights are not postulated for insects anyway, and agricultural ethics also deals with the morality of killing harmful mammals (predators, herbivores) or disease vectors (rats). “Insect killing” is a strictly ecological issue due to the use of potentially harmful insecticides, and killing a single insect is quantitatively negligible.[14]

Cultural representations[ edit ]

It has been argued that Shakespeare expressed sympathy for insects, particularly in his 1604 play Measure for Measure, in which the character Isabella says: “The feeling of death is the most distressing. / And the poor beetle that we step on / In bodily toleration finds a pain so great / As when a giant dies.”[8]: 99–100

In the poem “On Cruelty”, John Clare refers to rescuing flies from spider webs: “E’en ‘plaining flies to you have speak, / Poor trifles as they be; / And of the spider’s web you’st broken, / To free the prisoner.”[15]

The idiom “wouldn’t hurt a fly” is used to refer to someone who is gentle and would do nothing to cause harm or injury.[16]

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In this post: Christians know that we are fighting the enemy. Today we share 3 bible verses to pray for your home. Plus some popular Bible journaling resources.

When we bought this house last year we made a very conscious decision that we would ask our best friends to come over the night we took possession of the house to help us read these 3 bible verses about to pray at our house.

We have prayed in general in some of our previous homes (since Dean and I both became Christians in 2002) and have always loved bible verses as wall art. But this time we just felt like we needed to do a little bit more.

So one evening last November we gathered in our new and completely empty house and prayed through every single room, beginning in the boiler room in the basement and working all the way through each floor until every single room was bathed in prayer. Our friends spoke up when they felt something needed to be addressed in a particular room, or when they felt a particular room needed a little extra prayer. We prayed over bedrooms, bathrooms and stairwells. Dean anointed each of the exterior walls with oil and we dedicated our home to our God.

I have no doubt that this has a lot to do with the constant comments we receive from friends and family that our home feels very quiet and peaceful.

3 Bible Verses to Pray for Your Home

Your home may not be empty or even new to you. You may not have a best friend who is a prayer pastor. But you can certainly pray through your home, renouncing everything that is not of God, and dedicating (or rededicating) it to Him. Your prayers don’t have to be eloquent or complicated. God will understand your simple prayers and the heart behind them.

Here are 3 verses that will give you a head start on praying over and through your home.

Welcome God to your home:

2 Chronicles 7:15-16 “Now will my eyes be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is said in this place. For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever. My eyes and heart will be there forever.”

Pray that God will keep your home safe:

Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”

May your home be peaceful:

Luke 10:5 “Whatever house you enter, say first, ‘Peace be upon this house!'”

Today’s takeaway:

Pray these verses through your home. Ask God to protect your home, to shut down and shut out everything that is not of Him. Thank him for your home.

Prayer and blessings are incredibly powerful ways to say that your home belongs to God and that you have dedicated this space to Him.

If you’re having trouble remembering and reading your Bible regularly, try a Bible journal. I am by nature a very visual person. So, one of the ways I remember Bible verses is by using my Bible journal. If I put a pen/marker aside I can visualize the Bible verses much better. 🙂

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With fall just around the corner, household pests will appear more frequently in your home. Roaches, rodents, and spiders all get more active indoors during the fall months, but these 10 simple tips will help keep creepy crawlies on the right side of your back door!

1. Keep Your Kitchen Shiny Roaches, slugs, flour moths, ants and rodents are all drawn into your home by food scraps, so removing potential food sources is a must for a pest-free home. Wipe down kitchen surfaces, clean up spilled food and throw away uneaten pet food to avoid unwanted visitors.

2. Drive out the humidity As summer quickly advances, bugs like roaches will move indoors to find moist, warm areas to camp over the winter. Regular opening of windows ventilates kitchens and bathrooms, preventing insect breeding grounds. If you see a cigar-shaped, gray, wingless insect crawling around, you may have a more serious moisture problem. Silverfish are harmless, but they are key indicators of dampness in a home!

READ MORE: GIVE YOUR HOME AN AUTUMN CLEANING FLASH

3. Cracks and Crevices Clog Slugs and roaches hide in dark, damp cracks during the day and venture into your home at night. Deter their nocturnal wanderings by sealing gaps around doors, windows, and where utility lines enter your home. The British Pest Control Association recommends plugging gaps under and above the sink immediately, as many pests use them to gain access to a water source.

4. Watch out for pests on your pets Cat fleas are the most common household fleas, but dogs and birds also pick up these biting bugs. Flea bites on humans are terribly itchy and can lead to eczema, so make sure to regularly treat your pet with a flea treatment from your veterinarian. Shake and wash your pet litter every two weeks and vacuum areas used by pets with a strong vacuum. If you see fleas on the carpet or furniture spray them with Acclaim Household Flea Spray, £10.39 for 500ml (petsathome.com).

5. Don’t stamp! As tempting as it is to step on a bug, it’s best to use a specialized household insecticide spray, such as Stepping on roaches can disperse their eggs, and there are between 16-30 nymphs in each egg box!

6. Invest in a good vacuum Bed bugs are becoming a huge problem in the UK and they are hitchhikers. You can carry them into your home with clothes and luggage, but once inside, they’re difficult to remove. Watch out for telltale bloodstains on bed sheets, along with incessant itching! Despite their name, they can hide anywhere in the home, including in furniture, along baseboards, and in cracks in walls. Keep areas under and around beds clean, and regularly vacuum baseboards and sleeping areas with a powerful vacuum.

READ MORE: 4 WAYS TO KEEP WASPS AWAY

7. Ward off strong-scented spiders Most species of spiders are harmless, but if you’re afraid of the eight-legged visitors, fall can be a dangerous place when they move to warm homes to protect themselves from wintry weather. Spiders are repelled by strong scents. So if you are less keen on arachnids, add 15 to 20 drops of peppermint essential oil to a spray bottle of water and diffuse throughout the home. You can swap peppermint for tea tree, lavender, rose, or cinnamon.

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8. Seal your food Bugs like flour moth larvae feed on dried food, and other creatures like rodents are interested in any food you leave unsealed. Seal all opened food packages in airtight food containers to prevent pests from being lured into the kitchen.

10. Call the experts! A bug or two around the house is manageable, but if you’re worried you might have an infestation, it’s best to call an expert to help. Search the British Pest Control Association using your postcode and find a local, trusted pest control specialist.

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Did you know that there are more than 100 different types of insects in your home every day? An average home typically has 100 different species of bugs, including ants, spiders, flies, and roaches. Although this might make you panic, there is no need to worry! Most of these bugs have always been in your home and, for the most part, will not cause any problems to you or your property. In any case, there are some bugs that can be annoying. Regular pesticides and bug sprays contain many harmful chemicals. There are natural ways to kill bugs.

Read on to find out what they are!

1. Basil keeps the flies away

Flies are definitely on the list of pesky bugs. They buzz around in your ear and land on your food. Nobody likes having these bugs around.

Basil will instantly kill the presence of flies in your home, they don’t like the smell. Put some basil pots around your house (by the window or on the kitchen table) to add a nice natural element to your space and keep the flies away. Another option is to put some dried basil leaves in a small bag and use them to rub the doors, the spot where flies enter the house.

2. Dish soap gets rid of ants

We don’t usually think of ants as harmful, just as an annoying reminder not to leave the half-eaten PB&J on the kitchen counter. Ants are usually found in a home’s kitchen because they are attracted to food.

Ants can definitely cause some damage, including contaminating your food and damaging wood on your property. That is why it is very important to get rid of ants.

A natural insect killer for ants is to mix some water and dish soap in a spray bottle. All you have to do is shake up the mixture and spray it on the areas of your kitchen where you find the most ants.

3. Spiders don’t like citrus fruits

Spiders are a real phobia for many people. It’s even more alarming to realize all the different types of spiders that can be hiding in your home.

While many spiders can’t do much harm to humans, many of their bites aren’t venomous, but it would make all of us feel better to kill the spiders in our home and prevent more spiders from entering.

Citrus is a great way to rid your home of those creepy little crawlies. Fill a spray bottle with some water and lime or lemon juice. Spray this liquid on any surface you’ve seen spiders on, they usually like to lurk in the corners of your home.

4. Cooking oil and syrup preparation for cockroaches

Nobody likes to find a cockroach in their house. And even though you keep your home sparkling clean, these bugs can show up out of the blue.

You might want to stop using that cockroach spray you’ve always used when you have kids or pets. These sprays usually leave some residue and can be toxic if ingested. Fortunately, there is a natural way to get rid of these pests while protecting your family.

This trap for killing bugs including cockroaches is easy to make. Take an empty wine bottle and line the bottom with some maple syrup. Rub the top of the bottle with some cooking oil.

This concoction will catch and kill the roaches in no time!

5. Baking soda for the bed bugs

Bed bugs are among the most devastating pests of all. They infest your mattress and cover you in itchy bites. Most articles and videos that talk about how to kill bed bugs suggest nebulizers and insecticides, which release many toxic chemicals.

If you are wondering what home remedy kills bed bugs, we have the answer for you. It sounds a bit strange, but baking soda can wick all of the moisture out of bed bugs.

Put some baking soda where you have an infestation, clean it up, and add some fresh powder every few days. Before you know it, the bed bugs will be gone!

6. Salt the fleas away

Fleas are a terrible nuisance, especially when they cling to your poor dog’s fur. If you find that your dog is scratching more than usual and you detect what appears to be an allergic reaction, he probably has fleas.

Fleas can also become a nuisance in your home. They can jump incredibly far, so they usually find their way to your pets or family.

A natural way to get rid of these bugs is to use salt. Just like baking soda dries out a bed bug, salt does the same for fleas. Sprinkle the salt around the problem areas of your home, clean, and repeat for a few days.

7. Neem oil kills many bugs

Neem oil is a natural pesticide made from the seeds of a neem tree. If you’re wondering what bugs neem oil kills, it actually kills many different species. Everything from moths to roaches to termites will die from neem oil.

This non-toxic and natural pesticide can be mixed with water and sprayed in areas where these insects are typically found. You will see results immediately!

Kill bugs with these natural pesticides

Getting rid of pests eliminates the need to use toxic chemicals that can harm you or your family. There are many natural ways to kill bugs, the list above includes some of the most effective. Don’t forget to contact us with any pest control questions, we’re here to help!

9 tips to keep nocturnal bugs at bay

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Pest control should be on every outdoor party planner’s list, but this important element that can help you, your family, and your guests stay comfortable and free from bug bites is often overlooked.

For frequent party hosts who use chemical or natural insect repellents, now is the time of year to reconsider your pest control plan, taking into account that most of your social gatherings will likely be after dark.

After all, the sun begins to set before 5 p.m. as the days get shorter, meaning any fall or winter entertainment that’s anything other than a weekend cookout or afternoon birthday party is likely to involve some degree of darkness .

As long as you have good lighting and can keep your guests warm, evening entertainment can happen any time of the year, but when it gets dark earlier, be prepared for some unwanted guests to crash your party while it’s in full swing .

Of course, this also happens during the longer days of summer, so remember that the following tips can help year-round and ward off pests during the day as well.

Here are nine things you can do to control pests without toxic chemicals and provide your guests with a comfortable after-dark ambiance.

1. Invest in a ceiling fan or portable fans

Investing in an outdoor ceiling fan or a few oscillating fans can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping bugs out of your party.

Fans can be especially helpful in repelling flies and mosquitoes, both of which aren’t fans of strong winds.

This is a super easy fix that can even be done at the last minute by stopping by your local hardware store to snag some portable fans.

This obviously works best on warmer nights as your guests may not like a cool breeze when it’s cold outside.

2. Clean your gutters

Homeowners in Southern California generally don’t pay much attention to their gutters since it doesn’t rain much most years.

But what many don’t realize is that keeping our gutters clean can do more than just ensure the gutter is working properly.

It can also help control the pest population in your garden and make outdoor entertaining more comfortable.

Dirty gutters provide free space and food for pests such as mosquitoes, ants and earwigs.

They provide a steady source of food and water, as well as a place to live and breed.

If you remove those cozy shelters and take away the food source, you’re less likely to bother these bugs the next time you have guests.

3. Strategically place citronella candles

Citronella candles are a tried and tested, natural pest control method that can work particularly well at night.

Pest repellent candles are now available in a variety of styles, so you can find attractive options to use as part of the decor for your outdoor living space.

When used at night, citronella candles also provide a source of light, creating a warmer, more welcoming atmosphere for your guests that isn’t inviting to common pests.

4. Tuck tea bags under your deck

If ants are a big problem every time you try to throw an al fresco dinner party on your patio, try putting peppermint tea bags around the rim.

You can stick them under the rim or in the cracks so your guests don’t see them while they do their job of repelling ants.

You can also place them at the edge of your paved patio or tucked away between table settings to keep them away from food.

5. Plant marigolds

Planting marigolds at the edge of your outdoor living area can help repel mosquitoes and other common pests.

You can also plant them in containers to place at the corners of your patio or on side tables near seating areas.

6. Make fly repellent bags or potpourri

There are several natural products you can use to repel flies, but for this little craft project, it’s best to use clove or bay leaves.

These are items that most people have in their pantry and can easily be used to repel flies and other pests.

You can place them in bowls around your entertaining area or make small pouches that you can hang or hide near places where your guests will be.

If flies are a particular problem in your home, you can try hanging the bags from the bottom or backs of the chairs your guests will be sitting on.

7. Make peppermint cotton balls

To keep fleas away from your guests, put a few drops of peppermint oil on some cotton balls and place them around the perimeter of your entertaining and seating areas.

There are many other pests that don’t like peppermint as well – like spiders – so it can help scare away a number of unwanted guests.

8. Repel pests with your fire pit

As the days get shorter and the nights colder, we’re more likely to use our fire pits when entertaining outdoors.

This provides the perfect opportunity for some natural pest control, as you can simply throw some rosemary or sage on the fire to repel mosquitoes and other pests.

9. Replace natural grass with artificial grass

This is a bigger project than stopping by the store for some portable fans or stashing a few cotton balls on your patio, but replacing your natural grass surfaces with artificial grass can have a big impact on the number of pests trying to crash your party bring.

Fleas and ants love natural lawns, but by depriving them of this comfortable environment, you can reduce the pest population in your yard or prevent it from growing at all.

Natural grass also provides an attractive habitat for scarab beetles such as June beetles and Japanese beetles, which like to lay their eggs in lawns.

These eggs then turn into very unwanted maggots that can damage your grass and get into your vegetable garden, which then turn into more bugs to eat your plants, drive your guests crazy and lay more eggs.

You can remove these prime egg laying sites by replacing natural grass with artificial grass around your entertaining areas.

It’s your turn…

How do you get rid of pests naturally when you’re outdoors?

In addition to providing a pleasurable sensory experience, essential oils have multiple practical uses. According to Medical News Today, many of these special oils “have varying degrees of antimicrobial activity and are believed to have antiviral, nematicidal, antifungal, insecticidal and antioxidant properties.” Among their many benefits, some may also provide you with natural pest protection!

Below is a list of known essential oils with insect repellent properties and tips on how to use them.

6 INSECT REPELLENT ESSENTIAL OILS

rosemary

Mosquitoes have an aversion to rosemary, so this is one of your favorite oils for hiking and lakeside activities. According to numerous studies, this fragrance is also perfect when you feel the need for more energy and a quick “mental refreshment”.

thyme

Thyme has mosquito-repellent properties that even surpassed DEET in one study. This essential oil also helps repel chiggers and ticks. Thyme has powerful antimicrobial properties and has been used in numerous medicinals throughout history.

citronella

You can wear this citrusy, grassy-floral scent to keep fleas and mosquitoes away. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to apply it more often throughout the day than a repellent that contains DEET. You can also place citronella-infused sachets in your kitchen and closet to repel moths and roaches.

sage

This herb offers a uniquely invigorating scent that many describe as healing and cleansing. Numerous studies in particular prove the antibacterial and mood-enhancing effect of clary sage. When it comes to keeping insects away, you can use sage essential oil to repel chiggers, flies, and ticks.

lavender

Lavender has become synonymous with relaxation in contemporary culture. In its various forms (aromatherapy, tea, topical treatments, etc.), this plant promotes sleep, mood, and digestion. Lavender essential oil has the added benefit of repelling fleas, flies, mosquitoes and ticks.

peppermint

Peppermint essential oil might just be the holy grail of natural pest repellents to leave at the entry points of your home as it can help keep ticks, spiders, cockroaches, moths, flies, fleas, bugs and ants away. Use sachets of this oil near your doors and windows, or try making a diffuser or spray.

WHERE CAN I APPLY ESSENTIAL OIL ON MY BODY TO REPELL INSECTS?

Keep in mind that these oils can cause skin irritation because they are so strong and concentrated. Test your skin sensitivity with a patch test and always combine your essential oils with a carrier oil to improve absorption into your skin. You can apply the mixture to your wrists, neck, temples, ankles, back of your knees and behind your ears.

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Is Vinegar a Good Bug Repellent?

Keeping insects off your home, lawn, and patio can be a challenge. Insecticides can be an attractive solution and often work wonders. Unfortunately, while pesticides and bug sprays are effective, they can be irritating to children and pets. To avoid this, many homeowners have turned to natural solutions instead of commercial products that contain harmful chemicals. As far as these natural products go, vinegar is one of the best.

Use white vinegar to repel bugs

White vinegar is a solution containing about 5-8% acetic acid and 92-95% water. It is made from the fermentation of grain alcohol, and then a second fermentation is used with acetic bacteria that produce the acetic acid. This acidity is key to white vinegar’s distinctive pungent flavor and antimicrobial properties. When using vinegar as an insecticide or repellent, you should always mix it with water, generally in a 50/50 solution. This mixing is necessary because vinegar is strong and can damage plants and irritate skin when used alone.

Acetic acid makes vinegar an excellent pest control agent, repelling some of the most common backyard pests and killing even weaker insects. It is most effective against ants, spiders and mosquitoes. You can deter spiders from entering your home by spraying vinegar around the perimeters and entryways of your property. For ants, vinegar disrupts the pheromone trail they use to communicate, making it harder for them to navigate and enter your property. The strong smell of vinegar repels mosquitoes.

Using apple cider vinegar to repel insects

While white vinegar is made from grain alcohol, apple cider vinegar, as you might have guessed, is made from apples. Apples are added to water and yeast to ferment them into ethanol and then acetic acid. Apple cider vinegar works similarly to white vinegar, except it tastes slightly sweeter, is less pungent, and contains about half as much acetic acid. These elements make apple cider vinegar a milder ingredient in food and a less harsh pest control solution.

Apple cider vinegar repels ants, spiders, and mosquitoes like white vinegar. It still needs to be diluted but is suitable for more sensitive plants due to its lower acetic acid content. You can also build a trap to kill fruit flies by mixing them with soap in a large bowl.

Apple cider vinegar is valuable for deterring and killing mosquitoes. If you have significant amounts of standing water on your property, you can add apple cider vinegar. The vinegar will repel future mosquitoes and kill any larvae living in the water.

Do all bugs hate vinegar?

While vinegar is an excellent tool to repel certain bugs, not all bugs hate vinegar. Aphids and fruit flies in particular love the scent of vinegar and will seek it out. You can use this to your advantage by creating traps. Mix together a quart of water, 12 ounces of vinegar, and a tablespoon of dish soap to create a mixture that will rid your garden of pesky buzzing pests. This mix is ​​also harmless to plants, animals, children, and other garden bugs that you choose to keep around.

How vinegar repels ants

Ants use strong scents to communicate with each other. They leave a trail of these scents, called pheromones, which direct the rest of the colony to food sources. These pheromone trails can warn other ants of danger, give commands, and provide useful information. Without these pheromone trails, ants become functionally blind, lacking direction and a semblance of order. The overpowering smell of vinegar confuses the ants and blocks their ability to read pheromones. This overpowering aroma greatly irritates the ants, making it impossible for them to carry out their commands or find their way around.

Using vinegar against ants is easy; Create a solution of water and half vinegar and put it in a spray bottle. You can then spray this mixture directly onto the ants, causing them to scatter and become very distressed and therefore repelled. You can then keep the ants away by lightly coating the perimeter of your home along with the main entry points.

How vinegar repels spiders

Vinegar is not only a powerful insect repellent, but also an effective insecticide. It can repel spiders as well as kill them when used directly. When mixed with water and applied to crevices and crevices, vinegar’s strong scent can deter spiders from entering your home. If applied directly to a spider, the acetic acid is highly toxic and will kill it instantly.

How vinegar affects fruit flies

As mentioned above, vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar, attracts rather than repels fruit flies. These buzzing pests mistake the overpowering scent of vinegar for overripe fruit, their favorite food. This is what makes apple cider vinegar such an effective attractant for DIY traps. The strong smell of vinegar is strong enough to attract them from a great distance, while the dish soap and water mixture makes it impossible for them to swim and escape once they land. This premise applies equally to aphids, with the one exception that aphids are so small that a light mist on your infested plant will be more than enough to drown them.

What Other Scents Work as Good Bug Repellents?

Although vinegar is one of the most powerful natural insect repellents and insecticides, many homeowners dislike its pungent aroma. Luckily, there’s no shortage of natural insect repellents to choose from, each with their strengths and weaknesses.

Citronella: Citronella and other citrus oils have been a widely used insect repellent since the 20th century. Today, citronella is one of the most readily available natural mosquito repellents in sprays and candles. While some studies have shown that citronella is ineffective for long-term use — as it fades too quickly — it’s more than adequate for a quick outing. Derived from lemongrass, it can effectively repel mosquitoes, fleas, aphids, mites and flies.

Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: The CDC lists lemon eucalyptus oil as one of the top recommended mosquito repellents for adults and children over the age of three. Lemon eucalyptus oil is extracted from a tree of the same name, specifically its leaves. This oil is known to repel many different insects, although we’ve only been able to find hard evidence of its effectiveness against mosquitoes. Nevertheless, this is one of the most reliable, natural methods to repel mosquitoes, along with citronella.

Final Thoughts

Vinegar is an amazing substance. It is used in everything from cooking and disease prevention to insect repellent and cleaning. Most importantly, it is a valuable pest control tool, acting as a general insect repellent and as an insecticide in the case of spiders. It can:

Disrupt the ants’ militaristic order and then keep them away.

Be an effective bait for drowning fruit flies and aphids.

Kill spiders on the spot.

Repel many garden insects such as earwigs.

When mixed with water, vinegar is a perfectly safe and effective way to keep pests out of your home and garden.

One important thing to remember is that vinegar is not a long-term solution to pests or a substitute for proper pest control. Vinegar only works as long as it’s consistently applied, and it dries fairly quickly. Additionally, consistent use of vinegar can be harmful to plants, eventually killing them. Constant exposure is also known to irritate the skin, eyes, and sinuses. Also, apple cider vinegar can stain particularly easily stained materials like baseboards and fabrics, so it’s best to use white vinegar with these substances.

If you frequently encounter ants, spiders, or other insects in your home, you may be suffering from an infestation. In the garden you should watch out for pests such as aphids, ladybugs or other insects that damage plants. When an infestation occurs, you should contact a pest control company to address the problem and find a long-term solution.

frequently asked Questions

Do essential oils repel insects?

Essential oils as pest repellents are a popular trend making circles around online blogs and “how-to” sites. Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence that essential oils are good insect repellents. Some oils irritate and repel insects, but typically don’t last long enough to be helpful. Worse, according to this study, many of the oils that can repel bugs also irritate the skin, are too odorous, or don’t work well enough.

Some evidence suggests that garlic oil may be effective at repelling ticks and peppermint oil may repel spiders. Unfortunately, a rumor has spread that essential oils keep pesky invaders away, but there is very little information to back it up. Aside from citronella and lemon eucalyptus oil, we do not recommend using essential oils to repel or control insects.

Are any bugs attracted to vinegar?

Certain insects are attracted to vinegar. Namely those attracted to decaying plant matter, with aphids and fruit flies being the main culprits.

Should You Spray Vinegar Around Windows?

Windows are one of the main ways insects enter your home. You can deter some common pests, especially ants, by spraying vinegar on and around your windows. Ants can fit through the smallest gaps in window grilles or even between the grille and the frame. By spraying vinegar outside of your window and its frame, you can deter ants before they become a problem.

Where should I not spray vinegar?

Vinegar is an amazing cleaning solution and repellent, but it’s not universal. There are some places in your home and garden where you should never use vinegar, such as:

Q: We have opened the windows in our house much more often, and so recently I noticed small black bugs in my house near the window. What are these little black bugs, where are they from and how do I get rid of them?

A: In general, finding bugs in the home is an undesirable experience. As the seasons change, homeowners often encounter various insects indoors, such as: B. Tiny black bugs indoors near windows and other entry points. These critters can be a harmless species of bug, like an ant or carpet beetle, or they can be an insect species that needs more urgent attention.

If you know what these tiny house bugs are, what attracts them into the house and where they come from, you can get rid of them faster. There are several reliable ways to protect a home from insects and stop an infestation before it begins.

Ants may have wandered into your home from your garden.

There are several types of ants, including carpenter ants, which target wooden structures, aggressive fire ants, which are red and can injure people with a venomous sting, and small black ants, often found in large colonies, nesting in lawns or cracks in the garden cement nest .

Ants can easily enter through the smallest of cracks and crevices, such as those found in windows, walls or house foundations. To get rid of these small insects in the home, first locate and seal all entry points, and then clean the surrounding areas. Because ants leave an invisible trail for other ants to follow, using soap and water to clean the trail can prevent future infestations.

Once the area is sealed and the trails are cleared, set up a liquid bait system to target the worker ants first, then larvae and the queen ant. The worker ants will make a new trail to the bait, which other ants will follow. The bait is returned to the colony and targets thousands of ants that homeowners don’t see during an infestation.

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Drain flies, also known as moth flies, typically live in areas where water collects — like the drain, as the name suggests. But when the adult population reaches a certain size, individuals tend to congregate near windows.

Drain flies are often light gray or brown with light-colored wings, but can look like tiny black beetles. They have a fuzzy appearance and are about 1½ to 5 millimeters long. These bugs feed on dying organic matter, which is why they can be found near drains, rotting logs, or compost heaps. Although drain flies only have a lifespan of a few weeks, new adults can quickly replace them. If their population gets too large in your home, drain flies can congregate near windows, according to Ohio State University.

Finding these common little brown bugs around the house can be a sign that you may have a slow or clogged drain, especially if you spot them in the kitchen or in a bathroom. Regular cleaning and maintenance are key to ensure drain flies don’t become a problem in the home.

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If the tiny black bugs have wings, they’re probably mosquitoes.

Small black bugs in the house can be many different insects, including mosquitoes. As full-grown adults, mosquitoes are tiny, long-legged, winged insects that often fly in masses known as ghosts. Ghosts tend to swarm at dusk and can be found in an open area like a large field or over a road. Depending on the species, some midges feed on crop pests while others are crop pests. Some bite and feed on plants, insects, and blood, while others do not bite.

Alternatively, the beetles may be phorid humpback flies. Resembling fruit flies and mosquitoes, these flies can be black, yellowish, or dull brown. These small, tiny brown house bugs feed on decomposing material, such as: B. ripening fruit on the counter or damp organic material found in drains.

To remove these flies, make sure the drains are clean and free of clogs. If left unattended, an infestation can occur, requiring costly pipe repairs and possibly soil removal.

Clover mites or carpet beetles are annoying but not dangerous.

Clover mites may look black from a distance, but they’re actually red. They are impressive little beetles whose females can produce up to 70 eggs at a time, all without a male. When clover mites are crushed, they leave behind a red stain that can cause problems indoors. However, they are not harmful to a home or harmful to humans. Those little, tiny house bugs are particularly attracted to humidity; Therefore, spotting these pests can indicate a bigger problem – likely related to moisture – in the home. Little black bugs in your house? Maybe it’s time to call a pest control expert. Receive free, no-obligation project estimates from top service providers in your area. Find a pro

Homeowners can also identify small black bugs in the home or bedroom as carpet beetles, which can lay over 100 eggs at a time. While not dangerous to humans, these black, white, and orange or yellow striped oval-shaped bugs have the potential to damage a homeowner’s belongings such as clothing, carpets, and furniture if an infestation goes unnoticed. While the adult beetles feed on pollen and plants, both the young beetles and larvae feed on silk, wool, leather, animal hair, and other natural fibers.

Keep your windows clean and apply edge treatments to control pests.

To keep pests at bay, take preventive measures. By caring for the windows and keeping them clean, it’s easier to spot gaps where insects could get in. Use caulk to seal holes, e.g. B. near the window and repair cracks in window bars.

Also, use border treatments to protect the home from unwanted visitors by spraying around the foundation, near cracks or entry points, and around doors and baseboards. Create a bad living environment for insects by storing food in airtight containers, eliminating excess moisture, and making sure the weatherstripping around your home is in good condition. Keep in mind that these solutions only work temporarily; Homeowners will need to reapply the sealer or invest in stronger solutions to see long-term benefits.

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Homeowners who, despite taking precautions, still find tiny black bugs in the home may consider replacing their windows with newer, better-insulated ones. Problems within the home that are not addressed can worsen over time and lead to more serious infestations – like termites – that require costly measures to correct.

If tiny black bugs are out of control, contact a pest control specialist as soon as possible.

Should the little black bugs become a bigger problem, it may be time to call in a professional. A professional pest controller can help get rid of the little black bugs around the home and address any underlying issues that might be causing the infestation. They can help identify entry points for insects and seal off areas of the home that may be inviting unwanted critters.

Pest control professionals have access to powerful equipment designed to deal with large-scale infestations. With their advanced training and knowledge, pest professionals often cost far less than what a homeowner might spend on failed home improvement attempts.

When hiring pest experts, make sure they fully understand your problem, have the right certifications, insurance, and offer a guarantee. Get recommendations from family and friends, and be sure to read reviews online to find a company that can provide services in your area. To find the right pest control company for the job, take a look at this list of the best pest control companies like Terminix or Orkin.

Insect Symbology – What does this error mean?

Have you ever thought about insects and their symbolic meaning? You may be familiar with ladybugs and may know that spotting one is associated with luck or fortune. But what about all those other little creatures you see around your house or outside in the yard? Do they have a symbolic meaning?

Insect symbology is a fascinating subject. From beautiful butterflies to the hundred-legged centipede, beetles not only play an essential role in our world’s ecology, but have been associated with significant symbolic meaning since ancient times. Let’s explore insect symbolism and what lessons they can teach us by understanding their deeper meaning.

Learning through the natural world

In times past, most societies recognized the profound role that nature played in their lives. This included understanding the vital role of animals, plants, birds and insects and assigning symbols to them.

For example, birds are often a symbol of the soul, while insect symbology is often associated with change and transformation.

Native American mythology sees swarms of insects as a sign of bad luck, but smaller individual insects symbolize gentleness and humility—highly revered qualities. Spiders also hold a deeper spiritual meaning for many Native American tribes.

The San tribe, a group of South African hunter-gatherers, have great respect for the praying mantis, a nimble and prehistoric-looking insect that they believe possesses many mystical properties.

Worshiped as a sacred symbol by the ancient Egyptians, the scarab was sometimes placed in tombs for protection.

Shamans, priests, and other healers use insect symbolism to help their communities heal and find meaning in their own lives. These symbolic messages can be interpreted through insect dreams, seeing an unusual insect in real life, or the same insect appearing repeatedly.

The ant

The tiny ant has great symbolism for many cultures. In the Philippines, ants signal wealth and prosperity in the homeland. In China, they symbolize patriotism, loyalty and duty. Islamic followers see the ant as a symbol of great wisdom, while the Bible associates it with mankind learning to work together.

The ant symbology can be broadly described as being focused on order, discipline, and industriousness. If you keep seeing ants, you might be wondering if you’re working hard enough (with the right team!) to achieve your goals…

The bee

The busy little bee is often a symbol of fertility and fertility, while to the Egyptians it symbolized royalty. The Celts associated it with wisdom. Most cultures agree that the bee represents productivity and community work. In modern times, given the importance of the queen bee, the bee has been adopted as a symbol of feminism.

The butterfly

Who doesn’t love butterflies? These adorable creatures flutter from one flower to another while sipping the sweet nectar and collecting pollen. For many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of transformation and, in some cases, the afterlife. Thanks to their appearance, butterflies are also often associated with joy, color and elegance, especially in Chinese and Native American cultures.

The next time you see a butterfly, consider where you are in the transformation process. Is it time for a change?

The dragonfly

Revered with joy for its lightness and association, the dragonfly is the national emblem of Japan. In Japanese culture, the dragonfly not only symbolizes light and joy, but also serves as a protector of children and samurai.

Dragonflies are often featured in Japanese artwork, and because they were frequently seen flying around rice paddies, they became known as “rice spirits.” For Native Americans, the dragonfly symbolized the souls of the dead. Some cultures believe that the dragonfly was once a dragon – a mythical creature indeed!

The Grasshopper

Locusts can be considered a pest for farmers and gardeners alike, but the locust has multiple symbolic meanings for many cultures. For the ancient Greeks, it symbolized royalty and nobility. In China, both the grasshopper and the cricket symbolize happiness, abundance and happiness.

This leap and hop is most commonly associated with courage and an open mind (or forward-thinking attitude, as they leap forward). The next time a locust crosses your path, take it as a sign to take those steps – without fear to move forward.

(Gardeners…I know. Since you’re familiar with the various preferences of these creatures, you might disagree with us on this point. I see!)

The praying mantis

What do you notice about the praying mantis when you see one in your garden? Most of the time, it’s the ability to remain absolutely still. For this reason, the praying mantis symbolizes the power of silence, patience and mindfulness. If you’re wondering whether to start meditating and happen to see this insect, here’s your answer!

Chinese culture suggests that seeing a praying mantis means not moving until you are absolutely sure it is the right one. Early Christianity associated the praying mantis with the power of divination.

The spider

A creature that is depicted over and over again in many myths and legends is the spider. The most common symbolism for spiders is the creator of life and the weaver of fate. In both African mythology and Native American cultures, the spider is associated with the trickster, or a person with cunning abilities.

In China, seeing a spider is considered good luck. The ancient Egyptians associated the spider with their goddess Neith, known as the “destiny weaver.”

By understanding and appreciating the symbolism of insects, you can take advantage of the many lessons nature has to teach you. Insect symbology, along with other symbols associated with flora and fauna, is another tool to interpret the language of nature and maybe even your own existence. Have fun and discover the meaning of this error the next time it comes to you. Maybe that’s exactly the message you need to hear!

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The Bible is the best-selling book in the world. It did not gain this popularity because of its entomological content, but the Bible does mention some insects and other arthropods. How many can you name without reading further?

Grasshoppers are the first insect that most people think of. There are more than 30 clues to locusts. John the Baptist ate them with honey, and locusts are the only kosher insects. There’s even a company in present-day Israel, Hargol FoodTech, that breeds and sells grasshoppers for food, producing around 40 million insects a year. Hargol is the Hebrew word for grasshopper.

When people talk about locusts, they usually refer to plagues. A quote from the book of Joel summarizes the aftermath of a locust plague: “What the gnawing locust left behind, the swarm of locusts ate; and what the swarming locust has left, the slinking locust has eaten; and what the crawling locust left behind, the grazing locusts ate.” Glad they are kosher. The locusts are all we have left to eat!

Flies and maggots are the second most frequently mentioned insects. In the book of Exodus, there was a plague of adult flies over Egypt. In Ecclesiastes 10, Solomon mentions the problem perfumers have with flies contaminating their products. In the passage in Matthew about sifting out gnats but swallowing a camel, those gnats were most likely fruit flies, Drosophila spp. Fruit flies are strongly attracted to wine and often had to be strained out of wine then as now.

Caterpillars are more commonly referred to as “worms” or “maggots,” but entomologists can sometimes deduce that it really is a caterpillar. In the book of Jonah, the line, “But the next day at dawn God provided for a worm that chewed the plant so that it withered” certainly sounds like some species of Sessidae – the same family as the gourd borer.

Moths are also mentioned a few times. A verse in Matthew advises readers to “store up treasures in heaven, where moth and rust will not destroy them.” Much of the clothing of the time was made of wool or silk, and clothes moths were a constant threat.

Scorpions are not insects, but these arthropods are mentioned a few times. In Luke, Jesus rhetorically asks if a man would give his son a scorpion if he asked for an egg.

Bees are mentioned several times, often in reference to a swarming army, but not always. Samson made a riddle about a swarm of bees building their combs in a dried lion carcass. Honey is mentioned a lot, even more so than locusts, usually as a metaphor for something good or “sweeter than honey”. But in the book of Proverbs, Solomon warns against eating too much honey.

Ants are mentioned in some proverbs as examples of good work ethics and advance planning. “Go to the ant, you slacker, watch its ways and gather wisdom.”

What is the most notable group of insects not mentioned in the Bible? Beetle. This is the largest order of insects, and there are more species of beetles in the world than all vertebrates combined, yet beetles are not mentioned once. Other arthropods mentioned are: spiders, fleas, lice and mole crickets.

For a complete listing of the 98 verses that mention insects or other arthropods (with no references to honey or other insect-made products), see “The Insects and Other Arthropods of the Bible,” by Gene Kritsky, 1997, in American Entomologist, Volume 43, Issue 3, pages 183-188.

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Blake Layton, Extension Entomology Specialist, Mississippi State University Advisory Services.

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When you hear about bed bugs, a classic rhyme comes to mind…

“Good night, sleep well, don’t let the bed bugs bite!”

This set is relatively new. It was not minted until 1896.

But mankind’s relationship with bed bugs goes back much further.

Like so many other pests, bed bugs began to gain prominence in the earliest days of human civilization. They were well known to the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and the numerous European kingdoms of the Middle Ages.

In short, bed bugs have been with us since prehistoric times.

It is often said that the past can give us a glimpse of the present.

And at a time when bed bug infestations are on the rise, one has to wonder…

How did bed bugs become such a problem for us?

Let’s dive in.

Where did bed bugs originally come from?

It is not easy to imagine an environment full of ancient bed bugs. After all, if these tiny parasites have been feeding on human blood for millennia, how could they ever have survived without us?

The answer is simple.

Prehistoric bed bugs survived on bats.

Because bats are nocturnal, they sleep in caves or other dark, secluded areas during the day. Bed bugs of ancient times took advantage of this and fed on the blood of bats while they slept.

Modern bed bugs work in a similar way. They don’t come out to eat until we’re asleep.

It is thought that when prehistoric humans first began taking shelter in these caves, bed bugs looked to them as an additional source of food. As humans moved out of the caves and began to build societies…

Bed bugs went with them.

When did bed bugs appear?

The earliest known ancestors of bed bugs, collectively known as the Cimcidae family, first evolved over 115 million years ago.

That means they appeared during the Middle Cretaceous, the time when dinosaurs began their slow decline toward extinction…

And where the earliest ancestors of mammals that would one day inherit the earth first appear in the fossil record.

Interestingly, the Cimicidae insects evolved a full 65 million years before the first bats. It’s possible they fed on other mammals (scientists agree that the dinosaurs weren’t part of the Cimicidae family’s diet), but eventually these prehistoric bed bugs would feed on bats and birds.

The Cimicidae insects would split into two subspecies over the next million years:

1. Cimex lectularius (the common bed bug) would infest human populations around the world.

2. Cimex hemipterus (the tropical bed bug) evolved to live only in warmer climates.

How did bed bugs get rid of in the past?

If you’re dealing with a bed bug infestation today, chances are you’ll call an exterminator to treat your home. It’s a simple and effective process, if admittedly a little pricey.

But heat treatments and chemical pesticides are still recent developments.

For most of human history, people have lived without the benefits of modern pest control.

So… how did they do it?

People back then used techniques that to a modern observer are quite similar to natural or homemade bed bug removal methods.

In the past, people used fragrant herbs, spices or oils to ward off bed bugs. Items such as mint, turpentine and lavender were commonly used at the time.

To this day, many of these objects remain popular as natural deterrents.

Dust and soil have also been used to smother bed bugs. Diatomaceous earth, first discovered in the 1830s, quickly proved to be an effective substitute: Diatomaceous earth particles can nest in the exoskeleton of a bed bug and slowly kill it from the inside.

Smoke, which has always deterred insects of all kinds, functioned as a prototypical gassing technique.

As pesticides like DDT were developed, many of these traditional methods were either abandoned altogether or relegated to secondary options. By the 1950s, pesticides had all but wiped out the bed bug population in the United States.

Have people used bed bugs as medicine?

When people weren’t busy killing bed bugs, they made attempts to derive medicinal benefits from them.

The ancient Egyptians believed that when mixed with the right ingredients, bed bugs could create an antidote to treat snakebites.

In the early days of the Roman Empire, the scholar Pliny the Elder touted bed bugs as a potent ingredient in certain medicines. In his Natural History, he specifically mentions bed bugs (referred to by Pliny simply as “the bugs”), which are used to treat snakebites and ear infections.

Bed bugs were still used in medicine in the 18th century.

Jean-Étienne Guettard, a French naturalist, advocated the idea that bed bugs could be used to treat hysteria in women.

With the advent of modern medicine, bed bugs fell out of fashion as a medicinal ingredient. Today, using bed bugs to treat disease is akin to leeches or bloodletting: a reasonable idea at the time, but now considered ineffective and dangerous by modern observers.

Why did God create bed bugs?

If you like to look at things from a religious perspective, you’ve probably asked yourself this question before.

Why did God create bed bugs?

It’s a question that can be applied to almost any pest. The same could be asked about spiders or mosquitoes or fleas.

But it’s important to remember that when you claim that God created the world, he created it in his own image.

Just as God made the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, He made bed bugs to serve a niche purpose in His new world.

If we go by the Old Testament, bed bugs (like so many of the animals God created) would not have bothered people at first. After all, Adam and Eve were tasked with taking care of all the animals while they lived in Eden.

However, when they were banished and brought sin into the world, all of humanity was doomed to be preyed upon by the various creatures of the earth… including bed bugs.

What is the main cause of bed bugs?

There are several factors behind the increase in bed bug infestations. Many of them are related to societal changes that have taken place over the past few decades that have created a new environment for bed bugs.

One of the biggest factors that has caused the infestation to escalate is the increase in global travel.

Today, more than ever, it is easy for people to travel to and from another state or country.

This makes it easier for bed bugs to stow away in luggage and infiltrate homes around the world.

Bed bugs are also becoming more resistant to pesticides. Newer generations of bed bugs are gradually evolving to resist the effects of chemicals, which means stronger pesticides are needed to kill them.

And even then, some of the stronger chemicals have been banned because they can be so dangerous.

DDT, widely used as a pesticide in the 1940s, was officially banned by the US government in 1972. The use of DDT as an insect repellent has had deadly effects on other species: while its ban helps protect the environment, it has also enabled the resurgence of bed bug populations.

How long do bed bugs live?

Bed bugs have a fairly short lifespan, even when left undisturbed. Typically, a bed bug only lives between 4-6 months.

They may be able to last a bit longer in cooler climates. It has been reported that some bed bugs can live for more than a year even without food.

Of course, most people can’t afford to wait that long for bed bugs to die naturally…

Especially since bed bugs lay eggs all the time. A single female can lay more than 500 eggs in her lifetime.

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