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 ...

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 ...

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

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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 ...

It can be tempting to make homemade fly spray for horses – it's relatively quick to do, it's easy to find recipes, and can offer savings in comparison to picking up a commercial product. However, is ...