658K views · 5.4K reactions | 練 Natural Bug Repellent from the Forest!  Forget chemicals — try this ancient ranger trick: 1️⃣ Find an active anthill 2️⃣ Place a cloth nearby and let the ants bite it 3️⃣ Rub the cloth on your skin — the formic acid keeps bugs and ticks away for up to 3 hours!  100% natural. Tested in the wild. Save this post and try it on your next hike!  | Sasha Soroka | Facebook

This bug balm is the most nourishing, healing remedy for nearly all skin problems! It’s works as a real saviour for most ailments and I don’t usually have many but I am off on holiday where the mosquitos love me! 🦟🩸 So, I am going prepared!! I made sure to add in ingredients that not only soothe a bite but repel them too! Turns out, the scent of all the ingredients in this balm are a mosquito’s idea of hell. 😈 🪻Lavender not only has analgesic effects (pain relief) but a 2002 study on hairles

2K views · 51 reactions | Continuing our exploration of tree identification during the chilly months - a perfect opportunity to observe their distinct bark and other characteristics! | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest | Facebook