Guides
Why You Should Stop Using Synthetic Pesticides Today
Over 1 billion pounds of synthetic pesticides are used worldwide every year. Over 95% of these end up somewhere other than their target destination—such as in oceans, forests, our drinking water, our food, our homes, pets, children, even breast milk.
9 Scary Things You Didn't Know About Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is said to affect more people in the U.S. than HIV, AIDS and even breast cancer. Here are 9 more frightening things you might not know about Lyme disease.
10 Must-Have Items When Hiking with Your Dog
Hiking and backpacking are fun. But hiking or backpacking with your dog is even better!
10 Ways To Honor American Heroes This Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who defended our country with their lives. For those veterans, soldiers and first responders who put others before themselves—for those ancestors, friends and loved ones that helped make our country the bastion of freedom it is today.
10 Ways To Get Rid Of Ants Without Harsh Chemicals
The next time you see these intruders in your home, don’t resort to another can of toxic bug spray. Try some of these ten natural alternatives instead.
Natural Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning usually entails toxic products, artificial perfumes and corrosive chemicals. From skin irritation and asthma to birth defects and cancer, commercial cleaning agents are among the most dangerous products we keep in our homes.
5 Ways To Reduce Your Eco Footprint Today: With Earth Day Texas’ Michael Cain
To help share our enthusiasm for environmental education and awareness, we spoke with Earth Day Texas’ Michael Cain about everyday things we could all being doing to reduce our ecological footprint.
8 Tips for Hiking With Your Dog
Exercise, nature, fresh air—hiking is a great way to bring you and your dog closer together. Few activities will excite dogs quite like exploring the wilderness with their very best friend. Preparation and proper tools are needed to ensure that you, your dog, and fellow hikers all enjoy a safe, responsible and rewarding hike.
MITES: FAQ's + How To Get Rid Of Them
There are over 48,000 species of mites. They can be found in almost every corner of the world, surviving everywhere from tropical environments to arid ecosystems, even indoors alongside humans.
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are arachnids that live solely on the blood of animals—and sometimes humans. Tick bites can range from mild nuisance to serious medical condition.
FLEAS: Frequently Asked Questions
Contrary to popular belief, contracting fleas has nothing to do with the cleanliness or condition of your home—fleas can and do infest everyone. However, fleas usually enter your yard via wild animals, such as squirrels, rabbits, feral cats, possums, etc. Then, either you, your family or a pet unknowingly bring these outside fleas into your home.
Why You Need To Stop Using Flea Collars Today
Unfortunately, the same features that make flea collars effective also make them dangerous to both pets and humans—serious, even life threatening, side-effects have been linked with exposure to the chemicals found in flea collars.