If you live in a climate without many summer pests, well, lucky you. For the rest of us, these essential oil repellents will make patio life less insect-filled. Photo by mccun934. How-to-guide ...

Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender, ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Creating natural pest repellents at home can be an effective and eco-friendly way to keep your living spaces pest-free ...

The first step to preventing ants and other kitchen pests from infiltrating your home is to keep things neat and tidy. Different insects are repelled by different essential oil ingredients. You can ...

Hate bugs, but hate bug spray even more? Yeah, I'm with you on that, which is why this summer I decided it was high time to learn how to make an all-natural bug spray at home. Nothing ruins a perfect ...

• Dab one drop of citronella onto the top of each sock to prevent bites. • Add one of your favorite essential oils to Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soap to wash your hands before you head outside (10 ...

Homemade air sprays are simple to make, cost-effective, and completely natural. How to make homemade air spray with essential oils [AdobeStock] Many commercial sprays contain artificial fragrances ...