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 ...

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 ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

This DIY bug repellant balm has become a seasonal staple in my herbal cabinet, combining the gentle power of lemon balm with a blend of essential oils to naturally deter pesky insects. I recently made ...

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 ...

Scientists are investigating the chemical makeup of a mosquito- and ant-repellent essential oil from a native Samoan plant. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have teamed up with ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mosquitoes are manifesting in this wet spring, and before you lather up the stinky bug spray, let's look into a viewer-suggester natural alternative. Both an NIH-published study on ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. My grandfather spent World War II in the Pacific Theater, island hopping from one inhospitable ...