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.

Keeping bugs out of your garden can feel like a constant battle, especially if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals. Luckily, nature has its own ways of maintaining balance. By using natural ...

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

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 ...

Mix apple cider vinegar with an assortment of essential oils like lavender, mint, or rosemary. Store this blend in a spray bottle and voila! You’ve got your homemade bug spray. Mix soybean oil, ...

Shake gently to mix. Spray to apply. You can also create a homemade bug spray to use around your house or yard. Remember, while many essential oils are safe and effective for repelling insects ...