Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

A GARDENING expert has come up with a simple and effective way to protect your garden from slimy nuisances hell bent on destruction. Nancy Birtwhistle, best known for winning series five of The Great ...

Summer gardens are currently in full bloom, boasting vibrant flowers and nearly ripe crops - but slugs pose a real threat, as these hungry pests can decimate plants virtually undetected until the ...

KEEPING pesky bugs away from your garden is easier said than done sometimes. Of course, there are products you can buy to help keep them out of your garden, but they're often pricey and not great for ...

Gather the ingredients for your homemade bug spray. Catnip contains nepetalactone, which attracts cats but repels bugs naturally. Using dried catnip, which you can find for a few dollars at any pet ...

There's nothing worse than making your garden look pretty, only for pesky bugs to come along and demolish your greenery. It can leave you angry and determined to get rid of them, but many ...

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 ...

For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from experience!). If you’re in the same boat, you’ll love this DIY homemade bug ...

Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them?Estelle Cooper, Jefferson A: At a big-box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the ...

Learn what to do when your pet is the target of skunk spray: dogs, cats, and people can all use this remedy! You can also try this homemade bug spray for plants. My miniature dachshund, Scruffy, who ...

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 ...