To make your own homemade bug spray, Tony recommends using 10 to 15 drops of a top-quality, pure peppermint essential oil, ...

Glancing across the room to see a mouse run by or a cockroach creeping up the wall isn't just unsettling; it can be a sign of a bigger issue. Whether you're dealing with insects, rodents, or garden ...

If you're not a fan of spiders, you'll want to take note as their mating season approaches. These eight-legged creatures will be making themselves at home until October, but fear not, experts have ...

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If you live in a climate without many summer pests, well, lucky you. For the rest of us, these essential oil repellents will make patio life less insect-filled. Photo by mccun934. How-to-guide ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) is a product that comes from the lemon eucalyptus tree. OLE is actually different from lemon eucalyptus essential oil. Read on as we discuss this difference, the uses and ...

This article was medically reviewed by Shonda Hawkins, MSN, a nurse practitioner and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on May 8, 2019. Tick season is here, and of course you want to do ...