Neither bugs nor the chemical smell of commercial repellent are invited to this relaxing evening by the water. Julie Rotter/Unsplash This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Unless you’re ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won't be easy escaping critters ...

Before you reach for the chemical-laden insect repellents, there’s a simple, natural bug repellent that may already be in your cabinet: peppermint oil. Insects can’t stand the sharp, minty scent, ...

Breadfruit, used as a folk remedy in Pacific regions to control insects, is an effective mosquito repellent, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found. Agricultural Research Service ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...

The Venus Flytrap is the most famous bug eliminator in the plant kingdom. A few well-placed pots make your kitchen smell great and stay pest-free. It happens to everyone eventually, you look down to ...

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Compounds derived from coconut oil have been found to repel some insects better than DEET, a synthetic chemical considered the "gold standard" of repellents, according to a U.S. Department of ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...