We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

As the weather gets warmer the number of bugs significantly rise, but using chemical-packed pesticides can be harmful to the environment. So, DIY garden sprays are gaining popularity for their ability ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow with plenty of sunlight, water, and nutrient-rich soil, but pests are always a potential issue. Several types of pests have a taste for tomato plants and may cause ...

SEATTLE — Check out any pharmacy, sporting goods store or browse around online you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents. They all claim to thwart pesky, and sometimes dangerous, bugs ...

A PLANT-GROWING devotee has revealed her secret DIY recipe to keep bugs away. Her combination of kitchen leftovers with the addition of oil and dish soap has proved to be remarkably effective she said ...

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 ...

Click here to read Part 1andhere for Part 2of this series. Lemongrass is more than just a beautiful garden plant – it’s a favored ingredient in Asian and Thai cooking, perfect for stir fries, ...

Cohabitating with unwelcome critters is no one's idea of fun. Armed with a few basic tools and a bit of knowledge, however, you can create a pest-free environment in no time. While professional ...

Summer is here, and along with it come bugs that bite and make you itch. We found that these DIY chemical-free luminaries do a great job warding off the bugs, and they’re beautiful to look at, too.

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 ...

Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe to banish beasts for good. A GARDENING expert has come up with a simple and effective way to protect your garden from slimy nuisances hell bent on destruction.