Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Sitting outdoors on a June evening should be a pleasant experience. But anyone venturing outside this year will likely quickly retreat back indoors, chased by hordes of gnats. Gnats seem to be ...