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“Dear PoPville,
I tried to hang out in our yard yesterday afternoon with our baby boy, because it was a gorgeous afternoon, but within 15 minutes, I had 8-10 bites on my legs, even after spraying up. So now I’m researching yard spraying services. We are trying to be environmentally conscious and not use the stuff that hurts pollinators, but I’m wondering how effective the organic/all-natural stuff really is. Can folks chime in on whether this is worth it, and what they’ve been quoted?
I gather that the organic stuff generally requires more frequent spraying, so wondering if it becomes cost-prohibitive at that point.
Either way, I am so done being an indoor prisoner all summer. What the H is the point of doing a bunch of yard work and making our outdoor space look really nice if all I’m going to do is stare at it from inside???
Also, have folks have tried the DIY organic spraying solutions (the stuff you can buy online or at Home Depot and spray yourself using a hose) and if so has it proven effective at all?”
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May 25-26 at 2pm
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