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 ...

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 ...

A recent column on how to repel stray cats without harming them generated lots of mail. Readers expressed a need for similar information to keep deer, birds, mice and insects at bay. It’s easy to make ...