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 ...

This is a super simple Citronella Spray Recipe. I just love that it’s so easy to make your own that has none of the junky ...

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 ...

Interested in how to keep bugs away home remedies? Combine these fresh herbs in a safe and effective herbal bug spray recipe. You can create effective insect repellents using fresh herbs. This is an ...

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 ...

Bug sprays that contain DEET will not expire, but they may become less effective over time. The same is true for most, but ...

This year I went to grab my bug spray that I had from last year, only to find that it had burned a hole through my wooden desk that it was sitting on. I quickly thought to myself "Am I actually going ...

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