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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

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 ...

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 ...

AN Arkansas native has revealed her line of attack when fighting summer insect invasions. This inventive lady has created a three-ingredient natural bug repellent. She described it as extremely potent ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...