There’s nothing quite like sitting outside in the summer, reading a book or enjoying a refreshing drink in a comfy chair or hammock. But often, you find yourself batting away at unwanted guests like ...

Key Points Peppermint, rosemary, and citronella oils can effectively deter mice for up to 60 days.Once combined, spray along ...

You’ll go coconuts for this news. A study published in the iScience journal Wednesday explored how different soaps repel mosquitoes, concluding that coconut could be the magic scent that keeps the ...

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I am so tired of flies and other winged intruders invading my home and patio in the summer. From the moment I fling open the windows to let in some fresh air, it becomes a constant battle to shoo them ...

Do mosquitoes find you extra tasty for some inexplicable reason? A new study says using coconut-scented soap may help keep the hungry insects far away from you. Virginia Tech researchers compared ...

Now that we’re into the mosquito season and we’d like to enjoy family time outdoors, repelling mosquitoes is on all of our minds. None of us likes chemical-smelling mosquito repellents, so it’s ...

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Mosquitoes are a part of our natural environment, but nobody wants their bites to interrupt quality time spent hiking in the great outdoors or enjoying an evening bonfire on the beach. When it comes ...