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, ...

Glancing across the room to see a mouse run by or a cockroach creeping up the wall isn't just unsettling; it can be a sign of a bigger issue. Whether you're dealing with insects, rodents, or garden ...

Sometimes the most natural methods work best. You can get rid of mice using a reliable old snap-trap, and nothing takes out spiders like a rolled-up newspaper. But if you want to get rid of spiders ...

Adding a new weapon to the fight against insect-borne illnesses including Lyme disease and malaria, the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved a new chemical that both repels and kills ...

New ugly holiday sweaters are now a multimillion-dollar industry, but the most profoundly hideous among them remain the ancient ones that have survived decades of storage in dusty, moth-ridden closets ...