Q: A friend recommended making a peppermint oil spray for bugs. While I’m trying to stay away from the dangers associated with chemical pesticides, I’m questioning whether an essential oil will really ...

No one wants their sleeping quarters to turn into a mouse's home. Here's how to keep these creatures away, using natural ...

Reader advice: Castor oil or peppermint oil are natural rodent repellents. They have an asphyxiating effect on rats, mice, chipmunks, moles, squirrels and shrews. A cotton ball with four to five drops ...

I lived in New York City for 12 years, during which I learned that city life means you’re always going to have some kind of kitchen pests. At one point, I started seeing more mice than normal — what ...

Peppermint oil has pest-repellent properties, but is not long-lasting repellent and can damage plants. Cedarwood oil is a more effective natural bug repellent for use in landscapes. For best results, ...

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