Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...
Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...
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 ...
It’s that time of year again in the tropics, when the rain and the insects come out big time. Outdoors folks are always trading their insect repellent recipes, so here are a few of our secrets to help ...
If you've ever been outdoors in the summer, you know bugs are annoying. Commercial repellents have DEET, a chemical some people want to avoid. Try this recipe for inexpensive bug spray. The recipe for ...
It’s that time of year again in the tropics, when the rain and the insects come out big time. Outdoors folks are always trading their insect repellent recipes, so here are a few of our secrets to help ...
A gardener is sharing her natural solution for a pesticide to keep bugs from eating her plants. The recipe uses ingredients you likely already have. If you keep finding bites taken out of your plants' ...
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration recommends for people to stay protected against diseases like malaria, they need to add mosquito repellent with DEET, to their regimen. However, not ...
The monsoon season brings an increase in insects, posing health risks. To combat this, eliminate stagnant water, install mosquito nets, and maintain clean spaces. Switching to yellow lights, using ...