There are few things more irritating than sitting in the garden with friends and family but not being able to enjoy yourself because you're constantly keeping an eye out for bugs. That's why I'm in the market for non-toxic repellents that quietly keep them away without using a bunch of harmful chemicals.
One of the most intriguing natural pest control products I've come across recently is the Cedarcide cedar granules from Amazon. I didn't realize just how effectively the scent of cedar naturally repels ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, ants, and more. All you have to do is sprinkle the granules around the yard and its fragrance discourages the presence of these nuisance insects.
It's 100% organic and sourced from cedar trees, so I have confidence no harm will come to my plants, pollinators, and even pets. 'Very exciting to have less ticks and know that we didn't use any harsh chemicals on our land,' one shopper agrees. So, if you're also looking for solutions for worry-free hosting, then cedar granules are worth considering to keep unwelcome critters away this summer.
These cedar granules repel a wide range of insects with their strong scent. It's organic and chemical-free, sourced from cedar trees. Simply sprinkle it around your yard to create a natural repellent barrier. It comes in an 8lb bag to cover 3,500 sq ft.
How It Works
Cedar granules are an effective pest control solution because its one of the scents garden pests hate.
The likes of ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, ants, and more are repelled by certain strong scents that disrupt their navigational sensors and pheromones. As a result, the presence of cedar chippings discourages them from the area – you can even use this Lowe's cedar mulch.
By placing cedar granules in several spots around your yard, you create a natural pest control barrier. Paired with pest repellent plants (like these marigold plants from Walmart), this can be a highly effective solution.
Why Shoppers Love It
The Cedarcide cedar granules have a 4.2 star rating with over 1,000 reviews raving about how effective they are.
'This stuff has really surprised me. I used my spreader to do my entire backyard. I did it about seven weeks ago and my dog hasn't had any fleas,' one five-star reviewer shares.
'Great for this crazy tick season,' another person writes.
It's as easy as spreading the granules around your garden (you may wish to employ the help of a garden spreader, like this one from Lowe's).
Made from 100% cedar, it's chemical-free and safe for plants, humans, and animals, repelling ticks and repelling mosquitoes among other nuisance bugs.
'This is our second summer using Cedarcide. It has really cut down on the bugs in our backyard and ticks have not been a problem. It is very effective, easy to use and a good value,' another shopper writes.
A bonus of the Cedarcide cedar granules is that it has an enjoyable scent.
'This stuff smells amazing! If you like the smell of cedar, this is awesome to spread in your yard!' a reviewer writes.
Although, some shoppers note the intensity of the scent seems to disappear after a few days.
'Smells great when you first spread them, but by the next day we couldn't smell the cedar anymore. Now we'll just have to see how long it lasts,' one shopper notes.
Nevertheless, the product listing notes it is effective for 4-6 weeks at a time, at which point you should reapply with more granules.
Coming in an 8lb bag that covers 3,500 sq ft for $42.99, this can be a little expensive for long-term control. However, as one of the reviewers writes it is great for hosting and during periods where the yard is getting lots of use:
'We use this when we plan to be out in the backyard with friends and kids for a party,' they write. 'Still 100% better than dumping chemicals in your own yard,' they add.
And with backyard hosting season now in full swing, it's worth making the most of the current reduced price of $40 a bag.
What to Shop
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