If you plan to use mothballs to repel mice from your yard or garden, think twice. You may be breaking the law and putting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many insects out there just itching to sink their tiny teeth into you, but few present as many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

Let’s be honest: most umbrellas are disposable. One gust, and they’re inside-out, tangled, and ready for the trash. But the Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella is built differently —and right now, it’s 49 ...

The best part about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. Whether you're an outdoorsy person or simply like a nice sit on your back porch, bugs and mosquitos can quickly shut an outdoor ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

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Studies have found that a refined form of eucalyptus oil can be used as an alternative to DEET to repel mosquitos. Most plant-based repellents contain a concentration of at least 10% of the oil, ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...