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Stink bugs can be a big problem both in and outside your home. If you're wary about using chemicals, mint oil may be the solution for you. Here's why.

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As the warm weather of spring arrives, so do bugs. The stings and bites they inflict upon humans can be worrisome. However, slathering on repellents that contain synthetic chemicals also comes with ...

First up is the best-selling natural repellent on the market, a plant-based option from Repel. Using lemon eucalyptus oil as its main ingredient, this spray is all-natural, DEET-free and ...

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During the summer months in particular, bugs and insects are a common hazard. Whether it’s an itchy mosquito bite or gnats flying about your head, nobody likes having to deal with bugs. The same is ...