Q: A friend recommended making a peppermint oil spray for bugs. While I’m trying to stay away from the dangers associated with chemical pesticides, I’m questioning whether an essential oil will really ...

Stink bugs can be a big problem both in and outside your home. If you're wary about using chemicals, mint oil may be the solution for you. Here's why.

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 ...

Summers= bugs. And a bug spray becomes practically a crucial item for every household to keep. Of course we don’t want to be bothered and bitten by the unwanted pests. But most repellents contain ...

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 ...

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