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09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to prevent bug bites in the wild

Outdoor activities can be fun and exciting, but it also means that you may have to deal with pesky bugs. On the other hand, during a survival scenario the last thing you want to do is look for ways to get rid of various insects that bite and sting. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) To prevent mosquito […]

08/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make cheap, but very effective, DIY mosquito traps

Summer usually means going camping or hiking, but pesky mosquitoes can take the fun out of these activities. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Aside from feeding on your blood and causing itchy bites, mosquitoes also spread diseases like encephalitis, malaria, and West Nile fever. Only female mosquitoes require blood and they are attracted to body heat, carbon dioxide, dark […]

08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Reconsidering your attitude: Surviving on an insect-based diet when SHTF

The thought of eating bugs is enough to disgust almost anyone. But when you’re thrown into a crisis, they may be all you have. Let’s face it: There’s no guarantee that you’ll always have access to a steady stock of non-perishables. If and when that happens, will you just curl up and leave yourself to […]

07/04/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Natural solutions to halt mosquitoes

Now that summer is finally here, it seems like an exciting idea to spend more time in the great outdoors or let the sunshine enter through the open windows. However, pesky mosquitoes are also out to enjoy the influx of people at this time of the year. There’s no need to panic, though. You can […]

06/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to prevent pests in your pantry

Dealing with pantry pests – or any pest for that matter – can often be a pain for everyone. There are even times when they seem to just reappear a couple of days after you have cleaned your pantry. The truth is, pests will always find their way back to your food storage. Infestation can […]

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