We use "natural"pest control around the outside of the house and it works really well. Diatomaceous earth is good around the base of the house. We use boric acid on the window wells and sills (outside), which has almost taken care of our little earwig problem. Pets and kids can't get into either of those and you have to wear gloves and a mask while applying them, just in case.

http://www.planetnatural.com/site/di...ous-earth.html

Bay leafs work great for spiders (indoors by the windows). Catnip, and I've heard lots of other things like Listerine, for mosquitoes. We hang catnip bags by our doors!!!

I'm really into all of these natural alternatives. I hope you can decrease the amount of pests near the house.

I'm glad your docs take such good care of you.

Annie