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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from experience!). If you’re in the same boat, you’ll love this DIY homemade bug ...

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 ...

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 ...

With too much rain, they can be even more of a problem. In January, Southwest Florida received record rainfall, which caused flooding and water quality issues. The region received more precipitation ...