Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

If you've ever been outdoors in the summer, you know bugs are annoying. Commercial repellents have DEET, a chemical some people want to avoid. Try this recipe for inexpensive bug spray. The recipe for ...

It seems 2025 is the year of prioritizing natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself, and I can see the appeal, because who wants toxic substances on their skin or around their home? To keep ...

Garlic spray: Blend several cloves of garlic with water then strain the mixture and pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray around your home or garden to deter mosquitoes. (Image: Canva) Mosquito ...

Nothing puts a damper on an outdoor party, afternoon at the lake, or summer camping trip like a group of uninvited and aggressive mosquitoes. While store-bought repellents can be effective, they can ...

As spring blossoms across the country, the seasonal joy of warmer temperatures comes with an unwelcome guest – the persistent mosquito. These tiny intruders can quickly transform a perfect backyard ...

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 ...

Hate the chemical scent of mosquito repellents? Some social media users have been turning to an unconventional yet sweet-smelling alternative to repel mosquitoes—vanilla extract. Several TikTok users ...