Mint leaves are said to be a mosquito-fighting ... However, as a natural mosquito repellent, it doesn't appear to be the strongest contender. A study published in 2022 in the peer-reviewed journal ...

Research has shown that mint contains compounds such as menthol, which have insect-repelling properties. To use mint essential oil, dilute it with water and spray it around your home, especially ...

Scientists have detected the unpleasant Sindbis virus in mosquitoes across Andalucia - here’s how to protect yourself.

However, if a refreshing blend of organic orange, lemon and lime essential oils isn’t quite for you, Dr. Bronner’s peppermint-scented Magic Soap can also help to repel mosquitoes. For a more ...

Rodents such as rats and mice will actively seek out gardens to burrow into soil and feed on any plants you have worked hard ...

We travelled to Phu Qhoc where Astrid joined me in eating pho for breakfast: noodle soup with beef broth, beansprouts, fragrant mint and Thai basil. Admittedly, I sold it to her as Vietnam’s version ...

Flies driving you crazy? This Gauteng TikToker believes he has found the answer to dealing with the province's 'fly invasion'.

James advised: "Instead of using pesticides and potentially damaging products, why not consider incorporating some of these rodent and insect-repellent ... such as peppermint, lavender, and ...

Pests like carpenters, bed bugs, fleas, spiders, raccoons, ants, cockroaches, rats, and termites can be a big problem in our ...

With the cold winter weather, rats will look to your garden and even home for shelter. To "keep rats away" for good, experts ...

Rats and mice can burrow into the soil, eat plants and seeds, and gnaw on tree bark, and the pests can also carry diseases ...

Remember 2024, when unseasonably warm weather was followed by a cold snap that damaged and killed some plants.