We have found three cool ideas that you could use for your Christmas dining table this year that are easy to implement and cost effective.

which is a powerful insect deterrent. To make it, blend a few cloves of garlic with water, strain the mixture, and spray it directly onto your plants. Garlic’s strong smell repels aphids, spider mites ...

A s temperatures soar in the summer, so do the number of flies both outside as well as inside homes. To many individuals, ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

If you've got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can ... after dark to avoid exposing pollinators. Homemade soap sprays made by mixing 1 tablespoon ...

It’s best to keep that water moving, be it through a pump or fountain. (Photography: John Downs) Traditional mosquito repellent sprays usually contain an ingredient called DEET or picaridin. While ...

Spider and other insect bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially serious infection known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While bites and infections can be confused ...

Brits have been urged to stay at home if they can amid a nasty bug causing vomiting and diarrhoea. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned in a recent report of an increase in norovirus cases ...

how much — rather than immediately reaching for a spray can or calling in the big guns. We’re all familiar with beneficial insects like ladybugs, dragonflies and bees, but it’s high time we reconsider ...