Tired of getting eaten alive every time you go outside? This DIY bug spray with essential oils is a natural, non-toxic solution that actually works, without the harsh chemicals. We live in mosquito ...

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 ...

Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

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 ...

After such a long, cold winter, hasn’t the warm weather recently been wonderful? I did notice one thing, though – the bugs are already out in full force! It seems like they’re going to be pretty bad ...

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 ...

Summer greetings everyone! It’s that time of year when the flying, buzzing, blood-sucking insects are at their peak annoyance, and, if you want to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll need to ...

If mosquitoes love to slurp your blood—and yes, some people are more prone to a bite than others—you’ll likely stop at nothing to keep them away, harsh chemicals and all. A Consumer Reports survey of ...