Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weeds can be a pain — and a happy home base for bugs. While commercial herbicides can get rid of those troublesome visitors, that approach isn't for everyone. Even if you're not a savvy ...

Want to get rid of indoor plant pests? Try this homemade indoor plant bug spray that uses simple ingredients to keep your home pest-free. To prevent pests from taking over your healthy home (and your ...

10:40, Wed, May 28, 2025 Updated: 10:43, Wed, May 28, 2025 Garden roses attract aphids because the plant offers the pest a source of food in the form of sugary sap. Aphids, like many insects, feed on ...

The internet is full of quick and cheap homemade fixes for gardening problems. In a few cases, the homemade recipes might work, but often they don’t and come with side effects that are worse than the ...