During the rainy season, the menace of mosquitoes and other insects increases. They disrupt sleep, cause rashes, and increase the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria. Many mosquito repellents are ...

Often wrongly assumed to be poisonous, beautyberries have a floral, slightly bitter flavor—and they repel mosquitoes.

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But beginning gardeners need a few sure things, plants that are easy to grow and maintain, and that will give them the confidence to move on to greater challenges. Check out these 25 garden gimmes ...

I deployed a handful of tactics to rid my apartment of mice, including safe and humane peppermint spray. Here's how it went.

Those who like to keep their garden free of pesticides may find themselves struggling with their slug population, but here's ...

Today, we have many ways to fend off mosquitoes and black flies, but they all carry minuses: the repellent DEET is oily and dissolves plastics and nylon. Insect-proof clothing turns hot days into ...