Ginger root has a strong smell, pleasant to us but repellant to many pests and animals. But you have to do more than toss a ...

Bug bites when you're camping or hiking are the worst, and can ruin a trip. One easy way to prevent and deal with bug bites ...

For those seeing an increasing amount of rats and mice in their gardens since the temperatures have dropped, an expert has shared a simple solution to help repel the rodents from making a new home in ...

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 ...

Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Bug spray is a must-pack for camping trips, hikes, and ...

$22 | Kinfield Golden Hour Mosquito Repellent is a spray that pests hate—it’s made with a unique type of Indonesian citronella that keeps bugs away and has a sweet vanilla aroma. $15 | Created with ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

Brandee Gruener is a digital editor and writer with 20 years of experience. Her articles on gardening, homes, food, and health have appeared in Hunker, American Gardener, and other national and ...