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 ...

No one wants to discover bed bugs in their home. If you've ever experienced the itchy red rash those critters cause, you'll want to be rid of them as soon as possible. But can you kill bed bugs using ...

Fill half of any bottle with witch hazel then add a couple drops of each essential oil, geranium, eucalyptus, lemon grass, lavender, peppermint. Top the bottle off with distilled water. For After Bite ...

Our world is home to humans and many other living beings. Every living being serves a purpose. Even seemingly unwanted flying insects, such as mosquitoes, provide pollination and serve as food to ...

It’s that time of year again when the weather is starting to get hot and with all the rain and flooding we have, the bugs are out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard come out in droves and ...

Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...

It’s summertime in Central Texas, and that means there are mosquitoes galore. Are you looking for natural ways to repel these and other pest insects? Learn what to plant in your garden to effectively ...

As the West Nile outbreak grows, many may be looking for the best ways to avoid mosquito bites. If you decide to try insect repellents, Consumer Reports recommends repellents with DEET as the active ...