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Posts tagged “insects & pests”

News: Snake Scares in the City!

We read about non-native pythons invading Florida - in the recent The New Yorker — Swamp Thing; Florida's Uninvited Predators. But we didn't think that snakes were slithering around the District...

Color Inspiration: Coastal Hues

There's a reason why beach houses feel so soothing and carefree, and it's not just the blissful fact that the ocean's within earshot. Coastal hues have a way of calming the senses and refreshing a sp...

Don't Throw Out That Jar! New Uses for Old Jars

I have to admit that I have been quite slow to jump on the "reuse" bandwagon when it comes to food packaging. Childhood cafeteria memories of sheepishly eating leftover spaghetti out of yogurt conta...

Recycled Glass Wasp Catcher from Gaiam

We love dining outside when the weather permits, but confess that we really hate the bugs that often spoil the party during the summer months. With friends who are especially sensitive to wasp stin...

Mosquito Curtains: Beating the Mosquitos in Style

Outdoor month has arrived...and so have the mosquitoes. Given the swamp status of our city and the absurd amount of rain we've had this season, we capital city dwellers are plagued by the blood-suck...

Squirrel and Neighbor Dilemma

When I first moved, I witnessed a neighbor throwing a bucket of water on a squirrel. My initial reaction was one of horror. But it didn't take long for me to realize that might not be such a bad i...

Survey: Have You Suffered from Bed Bugs in Your Home?
Washington City Paper

The Washington City Paper recently featured a very disturbing article on the resurgence of bed bugs in DC. We read it, felt itchy and sorry for those with the pests, and then forgot about it — ...

Round-up: Honeycomb Decor & Bee-Inspired Design

Bee culture is not new to the South — it was around long before the Secret Life of Bees and Ulee's Gold. Lately, the hobby has been taken up by some who believe that harvesting their own honey...

Do Tin Strips Really Keep Deer Out of the Garden?

OK, flipping through the October issue of W magazine we came across an article on Helmut Lang that had a few background photos of his 1790 restored farmhouse in East Hampton. When we read the capti...