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 ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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, ...

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

Protecting yourself from dengue starts with keeping mosquitoes away. Natural repellents can be effective when used correctly, helping you stay safe without relying only on chemicals.(Image: pexele) ...

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

To make your own homemade bug spray, Tony recommends using 10 to 15 drops of a top-quality, pure peppermint essential oil, ...

Stink bugs are an invasive nuisance that seem to keep finding in your home. Here is the natural fragrance you should reach for and how to use it..

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Mosquito-borne diseases kill about 700,000 people every year. Lives can be spared by applying insect repellents, including a chrysanthemum flower extract called pyrethrum that humans have used for ...

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During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...