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 ...

Stink bugs can be a big problem both in and outside your home. If you're wary about using chemicals, mint oil may be the solution for you. Here's why.

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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