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 ...

Nothing puts a damper on an outdoor party, afternoon at the lake, or summer camping trip like a group of uninvited and aggressive mosquitoes. While store-bought repellents can be effective, they can ...