mosquito seasonKeeping it All-Natural & Chemical Free

Depending on where you live, you may be heading into the start of mosquito season. Those pesky critters are looking for blood anywhere they can find it. Many people will begin stocking up on chemically laced products to fight the itch and pain these pests cause. These same chemicals have the potential to be dangerous to our health, and can cause serious breathing and skin reactions. The good news is that you are not left with only one option. There are all-natural ways to prepare for the coming mosquito season. You can even prepare your diet and make yourself less appetizing. Take yourself off the menu and start fighting inside and out.

Parasites and Sickness

Mosquitos are not simply pesky, biting, flying critters that can ruin your outdoor fun. They can also carry diseases and parasites. Even our beloved pets are left vulnerable to many of the same diseases that humans are. West Nile Virus (WNV), malaria, chikungunya virus, yellow fever, dengue fever, and encephalitis are just a few examples of these diseases. Some of these, or a combination, cause over 1 million deaths every year. You have no idea who or what that mosquito has bitten before you!

Keeping It All-Natural

Why protect yourself from one thing that could make you sick, only to exchange it with something else that could also make you sick? Thankfully there are all-natural solutions to a natural problem. Too often we turn to what is familiar and that can lead us to the common store shelves. However, many of those chemicals come with some scary warning labels.

Good News!

There are more reasons to fill up on whole grains and yummy veggies! Alderleaf Wilderness College found that people who love the outdoors and ate a diet filled with whole grains, vegetables, and fruits were less likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than their sugar eating friends. This included the sugars your body produces when consuming alcohol. Apparently, mosquitoes don’t like a healthy diet? Good news for us! Once again, we find a healthy diet can make a difference. But, we have also done a little research for you and have found that you can make your own bug spray. So don’t give up your evening wine by the fire just yet. Check out our links below and start enjoying the outdoors again.

Applications & Resources

  • Check out the facts on what mosquitos carry and some interesting statistics at AMCA
  • Mother Earth News for tips on Keeping Mosquitoes away
  • Find out how to make your own bug spray at Wellness Mama
  • Read about other options for staying ‘skeeter’ free at Good Housekeeping
  • Plants these amazing bug repellant plants for a natural past free garden and home
iGOZEN is a philosophy and a way life. It is amazing when you think of all the ways we need to protect ourselves. But it’s even more amazing to think of all the ways the Earth has provided for us to do just that. We are so thankful that we are able to use what has been provided to bring Earth friendly products to you so you never have to worry what your family or pets are coming in contact with. Check out our Fruit/Veg Wash or our Everyday Cleaner and have a great chemical-free day!