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Choosing Eco-Friendly Brands: A Guide to Real S...

We all know how important it is to make eco-friendly choices, especially when it comes to packaging. But with so many products claiming to be green, it can be tricky...

Choosing Eco-Friendly Brands: A Guide to Real S...

We all know how important it is to make eco-friendly choices, especially when it comes to packaging. But with so many products claiming to be green, it can be tricky...

The rise of the Asian hornet

The rise of the Asian hornet

In the tranquil landscapes of the United Kingdom, amidst its picturesque countryside and vibrant flora, a formidable intruder has silently made its presence known: the Asian hornet queen (Vespa velutina)....

The rise of the Asian hornet

In the tranquil landscapes of the United Kingdom, amidst its picturesque countryside and vibrant flora, a formidable intruder has silently made its presence known: the Asian hornet queen (Vespa velutina)....

Warning - UK Tick Alert !

Warning - UK Tick Alert !

THE HIDDEN DANGERS IN UK COUNTRYSIDE Everyone is quick to think about biting and flying insects like mosquitoes at this time of year. We plan our holidays and prepare as...

Warning - UK Tick Alert !

THE HIDDEN DANGERS IN UK COUNTRYSIDE Everyone is quick to think about biting and flying insects like mosquitoes at this time of year. We plan our holidays and prepare as...

Surviving and Thriving through the Summer Holidays: Tips & Safety Measures

Surviving and Thriving through the Summer Holid...

Surviving and thriving through the summer school holidays: Tips & safety measures The school summer holidays are a time of freedom and carefree fun for our kids but often another...

Surviving and Thriving through the Summer Holid...

Surviving and thriving through the summer school holidays: Tips & safety measures The school summer holidays are a time of freedom and carefree fun for our kids but often another...

Beware! Disease-carrying mosquitoes active in Europe

Beware! Disease-carrying mosquitoes active in E...

Warning! Disease-carrying mosquitoes are now in Europe! The threat from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, Chikungunya, yellow fever, West Nile virus and Zika has never been higher, since records begun....

Beware! Disease-carrying mosquitoes active in E...

Warning! Disease-carrying mosquitoes are now in Europe! The threat from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, Chikungunya, yellow fever, West Nile virus and Zika has never been higher, since records begun....

Embracing the great outdoors - how to make the most of a family camping adventure

Embracing the great outdoors - how to make the ...

The last few years have changed the way we look at our free time and plan our holidays. With much more emphasis on family time, as well as budgetary constraints,...

Embracing the great outdoors - how to make the ...

The last few years have changed the way we look at our free time and plan our holidays. With much more emphasis on family time, as well as budgetary constraints,...

How well do you know your SPF?

How well do you know your SPF?

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) measures the level of protection provided by sunscreens against UVB (ultraviolet B) radiation, which is primarily responsible for sunburn. Both SPF 50 and SPF 30 offer...

How well do you know your SPF?

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) measures the level of protection provided by sunscreens against UVB (ultraviolet B) radiation, which is primarily responsible for sunburn. Both SPF 50 and SPF 30 offer...

How safe is your sun cream? - Less Mosquito

How safe is your sun cream?

How safe is your suncream?   Holiday season is upon us – with it the opportunity for many of us to travel around the world topping up our vitamin D...

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How safe is your sun cream?

How safe is your suncream?   Holiday season is upon us – with it the opportunity for many of us to travel around the world topping up our vitamin D...

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Mary Portas Rebuild Book Review by Howard Carter - Less Mosquito

Mary Portas Rebuild Book Review by Howard Carter

 Rebuild by Mary Portas - Book Review How to thrive in the new kindness economy     (Photo: At the Triodos AGM with Gillian Burke and Mary Portas)   I...

Mary Portas Rebuild Book Review by Howard Carter

 Rebuild by Mary Portas - Book Review How to thrive in the new kindness economy     (Photo: At the Triodos AGM with Gillian Burke and Mary Portas)   I...

Digital Detox - the time is now - Less Mosquito

Digital Detox - the time is now

Unless you already have a microchip embedded in your brain that enables you to "see" content without a screen- yes, it's a thing - then the chances are you are...

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Digital Detox - the time is now

Unless you already have a microchip embedded in your brain that enables you to "see" content without a screen- yes, it's a thing - then the chances are you are...

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World Malaria Day - Less Mosquito

World Malaria Day

  World Malaria Day: Bringing Awareness to Help Save Lives World Malaria Day is an important opportunity for the global community to come together and bring awareness to a life-threatening...

World Malaria Day

  World Malaria Day: Bringing Awareness to Help Save Lives World Malaria Day is an important opportunity for the global community to come together and bring awareness to a life-threatening...

Top Tips for an Eco-Friendly Easter - Less Mosquito

Top Tips for an Eco-Friendly Easter

  Be Sustainable This Easter. Our Top 5 Tips! Easter is almost upon us, and with it comes all the joy of spending quality time with family and friends. However,...

Top Tips for an Eco-Friendly Easter

  Be Sustainable This Easter. Our Top 5 Tips! Easter is almost upon us, and with it comes all the joy of spending quality time with family and friends. However,...

Veganuary - Not just for January! - Less Mosquito

Veganuary - Not just for January!

So Veganuary is done and dusted. Some of you may have fully embraced big life changes, some may have just tried plant based for the first time, others may already...

Veganuary - Not just for January!

So Veganuary is done and dusted. Some of you may have fully embraced big life changes, some may have just tried plant based for the first time, others may already...

How to have a sustainable Christmas - Less Mosquito

How to have a sustainable Christmas

Every year, the holiday season brings with it a lot of joy and cheer – along with an increase in household waste. With this increase in waste comes an increase...

How to have a sustainable Christmas

Every year, the holiday season brings with it a lot of joy and cheer – along with an increase in household waste. With this increase in waste comes an increase...

Sustainable Travel - Avoiding Bites - Less Mosquito

Sustainable Travel - Avoiding Bites

There are many ways to make your travel more sustainable. These days travellers are generally more eco conscious and many make an effort to travel sustainably, fly less, pollute less,...

Sustainable Travel - Avoiding Bites

There are many ways to make your travel more sustainable. These days travellers are generally more eco conscious and many make an effort to travel sustainably, fly less, pollute less,...

To fly or not to fly - Less Mosquito

To fly or not to fly

 By Howard Carter This is the question that I and other conscientious folk ask ourselves every time we need to take a flight. The first thing I think of is,...

To fly or not to fly

 By Howard Carter This is the question that I and other conscientious folk ask ourselves every time we need to take a flight. The first thing I think of is,...

GUEST BLOG: Jo Wood - Entrepreneur - Less Mosquito

GUEST BLOG: Jo Wood - Entrepreneur

  One of the positives to come out of the pandemic was that people had the time and opportunity to follow their passions and start the small businesses they had...

GUEST BLOG: Jo Wood - Entrepreneur

  One of the positives to come out of the pandemic was that people had the time and opportunity to follow their passions and start the small businesses they had...

Citronella v incognito® repellent - Less Mosquito

Citronella v incognito® repellent

What is a citronella based insect repellent and what is the difference to incognito® Originally incognito® insect repellent contained only citronella as its main mosquito repellent ingredient. Our original citronella...

Citronella v incognito® repellent

What is a citronella based insect repellent and what is the difference to incognito® Originally incognito® insect repellent contained only citronella as its main mosquito repellent ingredient. Our original citronella...