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The Armadillo Invasion
Brian Baer
Armadillos are increasing in number, moving to all parts of the United States and causing damage in lawns and flower beds. Stop the madness with Dillo Dun!
moreTips to Prevent Gophers and Moles
Your property should be a source of pride, whether it’s your residential house or your favorite vacation cabin. However, even in the best of seasons, it’s important be careful of local rodents that can become serious nuisances — namely gophers and moles. Zone Protects is dedicated to helping our customers across the United States maintain their flower beds, gardens, front lawns, and house foundations, especially by protecting them from these types of burrowing rodents. While they may seem harmless, gophers and moles have the potential to cause serious damage to your residential property, which can in turn cost thousands on the part of the homeowner or property manager. Zone Protects is your source for all the...
moreHow to Keep Bugs Away While Camping
If you’re ready to take a weekend camping trip away from everyday life, maybe with your friends or family members, a good amount of prep is required before you actually hit the road. You need to make a checklist of all the equipment you’ll need — from tents to sleeping bags, fire-starters, food, and water — and get it all loaded up in your car.
moreMosquito Bite Symptoms and Treatment
Whether you’re out camping, or are enjoying the hot summer sunshine, mosquitoes tend to be a problem — especially at dawn and dusk.
more4 Reasons to Use a Digging Repellent for Your Dog
Dogs love to dig outside, and it’s a common issue that owners continue to face. When they do this, it can cause destruction to your lawn because they might be digging in the wrong places. Digging also can encourage other bad behaviors.
Zone Protects can help! Our all-natural No HolesDog Digging Repellent can prevent your furry friend from digging outside. We’re going to talk about some reasons to use digging repellent on your lawn to prevent your dog from digging. If you are interested in trying out dog digging repellent, shop No Holes! today!
moreHOW TO CORRECTLY APPLY INSECT REPELLENT
Whether you are enjoying a camping adventure or simply some family time outside, we can all relate to how annoying insects can be. The need to constantly scratch an itch can not only lead to irritation but simply ruin your fun time! Although it may seem simple, there
are a few important techniques on how to correctly apply ZONE® insect repellent for it to work effectively. Check out our site for the best protection on the market!
moreHow Do I Get My Dog to Stop Digging?
It’s no secret that dogs are very active creatures, and they can be very destructive if you let them. From chewing up their favorite toys, or possibly even your furniture, to digging holes in your yard, there are some behaviors that you may wish you could change. Luckily, at Zone Protects, we offer animal repellents that can help you teach your pooch to stop digging holes. Continue reading below to learn more about this product and a few other tricks that might help curb the bad behavior, and order your Digging Dog Prevention Spray from Zone Protects today!
moreHow To Keep Bugs, Insects, and Critters Away While Hunting
No matter what you’re hunting, bugs can make a hunting trip uncomfortable. More so, bugs such as mosquitoes and ticks can carry diseases. It may seem like insects are unavoidable, however, there are some actions you can take to keep them away from you. Continue reading to learn more, and if you’re looking for hunting insect repellent, shop Zone Products today!
moreWhat Makes No Holes! Effective in Making Your Dog Stop Digging?
Dogs digging is a common problem that many owners face. The good news is, you don't have to suffer with Fido digging up your yard. Zone Protects No Holes! Digging Dog Prevention helps keep your pets away from the areas you want to protect. Here are a few of the reasons that No Holes! Digging Dog Prevention works.
moreWhat's the Difference Between Disinfectants and Sanitizers?
What is the difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer? It's an easy question to answer, though the answer may not always seem clear. Both disinfectants and sanitizers are used in the medical industry as a way of killing bacteria, viruses, fungi or other microorganisms. However, there is a difference between these two products that may surprise you!
Below we discuss the differences between these two cleaning products so you can make an informed decision about which to use for your needs!
moreWe Don't Dig Digging Dogs
Brian Baer
Why do our beloved dogs love to dig holes?
Here’s the story. We want to buy a dog to share in our lives and enhance our enjoyment of life. We have a nice house with a comfortable yard. Grass, flowerbeds, wood fence and maybe a spot for a garden describes our backyard space. All we must do is train our new four-legged family member to pee and poop outside, in our backyard.
The excitement of our new pet causes us to modify our lives but that’s okay. After some training and patience and certainly a few accidents, our new dog seems to understand that inside is for eating and spending time with family and the backyard is theirs to do its business in peace and comfort. Life seems to be going very smoothly and a routine has been established. But then, one Saturday...
moreThe Repellent Properties of Castor Oil
Brian Baer
It is hard to believe that I would ever write a blog article on castor oil. Decades ago, when I was sitting in between classes at the University of Arkansas, waiting on another chemical engineering class to start, the thought of writing such a piece as this did not cross my mind. But, here we are and here we go.
Castor oil, also known as Ricinus communis Linn, Euphorbiaceae oil. Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans (seeds) of the Ricinus communis plant. It is a colorless to very pale-yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. And yes, it does have a very impressive molecular structure (see image to the right).
These seeds, which are known as castor beans, contain a toxic enzyme called ricin. This is the same compound that has been used in terrorist...
moreTHE ZONE PROTECTS JOURNEY
I am not sure if many companies offer to share their journey with the public, but with our mission statement and desire to create a trusted brand, it becomes necessary. This blog will become an evergreen document as our story will continue to grow.
Zone Protects was created to help and protect people. My name is Brian Baer, and as founder and CEO I have had the entrepreneurial spirit inside of me since I was a child. Most children love to make mud pies, but I created an entire product line, dried them carefully in the sun, and attempted to sell them by the road.
Fast forward to the early years of my career as a chemical engineer working in West Texas. I was sitting on a friend’s back porch and we watched his dog destroy his...
moreALL ABOUT PICARIDIN, THE SAFEST INSECT REPELLENT
Summertime means picnics, bike rides, hikes and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, summertime also means mosquitoes and other pesky insects. Bug bites can certainly put a damper on your outdoor fun, but more importantly, mosquitoes and ticks can carry diseases that are harmful. A safe and effective Picaridin-based insect repellent can eliminate bites and protect you and your family from illnesses carried by insects.
So, what is Picaridin exactly and why is it the best?
Picaridin, also called Icaridin and Saltidin, was developed by Bayer AG in the 1980s and has been sold in the U.S. since 2005. Not only is it an alternative to DEET, but it far surpasses DEET in every category that matters, including safety and effectiveness.
Picaridin was made to resemble the natural...
moreWHY INSECT REPELLENTS ARE KEY TO STOPPING THE SPREAD OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES
Vector-borne diseases are diseases that are transmitted to humans by living organisms. Mosquitoes are the best known disease vector. Other disease vectors include ticks, flies and fleas. These diseases are very serious and can be fatal! In the United States, vector-borne disease cases are increasing and include West Nile and Zika viruses, Lyme disease and spotted fever.
Vector-borne diseases are caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by these insects. Every year, there are more than 700,000 deaths from mosquito-transmitted diseases globally.
Prevention is the key against contracting these diseases, and using insect repellents is the best weapon. In the current insect repellent market, the majority of people believe that...
moreMOSQUITOES — THE COMPLETE BUZZING FACTS
Brian Baer
At Zone Repellents, we strive for excellence in all things, especially our knowledge about the animals we help you keep away from your family and pets. In this blog, we’ll be discussing mosquitos! Most of us are able to prevent and treat those microscopic attackers, but we can all do better when armed with more knowledge.. And Picardin insect repellent from Zone Repellents. The more we know about our mosquitoes, the better we can protect our yards and stay safe from the deadly diseases that they can carry.
Mosquito Facts
Mosquitoes, the insects that are universally hated the world over. These pesky, disease-carrying pests make a living by sucking the blood out of just about anything that moves, including us. But if you take a moment away from your annoyance...
moreHISS OFF! SLITHERY FACTS AND PROTECTION FROM SNAKES
For many Americans, there is nothing scarier than being surprised by a snake while casually working in the garden, grilling, or playing with the kids in the backyard. Unless you live in Alaska, chances are good that snakes live close to your property. Here are some interesting facts about snakes and a few methods you can use to keep snakes off your land and out of your home.
One of the most important snake deterrents is Zone Hiss Off! Snake Repellent. We’ll share more about what makes this the best snake repellent later on in the article. But first, let’s learn more about snakes! Thanks to One Kind Planet for providing some of this slithery information.
Snake Facts
Snakes are...