He says, ‘Menthol, an active constituent of peppermint oil, has been documented to have repellent action against rodents, spiders, and ants. A few drops diluted in water in a spray bottle can be used ...

To make your own homemade bug spray, Tony recommends using 10 to 15 drops of a top-quality, pure peppermint essential oil, ...

Terminix has introduced a natural pest-control spray called SafeShield made primarily from plant extracts. The spray is designed to target common household pests, including ants, roaches, flies and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

Dormant – in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation. I know this is referring to plants at rest in winter but, all I can see is that ninja fighter making a spectacular mid-air kick and ...

With the weather getting colder, some creepy crawly critters are likely to decide that your home should also be their home. A ...

Question: I live in a high-rise where each unit has a private balcony. A dog walker routinely takes my next-door neighbor’s small dogs for off-site exercise and grooming. The minute they leave, my ...