Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Creating natural pest repellents at home can be an effective and eco-friendly way to keep your living spaces pest-free ...

A GARDENING expert has come up with a simple and effective way to protect your garden from slimy nuisances hell bent on destruction. Nancy Birtwhistle, best known for winning series five of The Great ...

For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from experience!). If you’re in the same boat, you’ll love this DIY homemade bug ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Got bed bugs? You’ve likely heard of or experienced horror ...

Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender, ...

The best way to stop stink bugs from getting into a building is by targeting gaps, cracks, and crevasses. One way to do this is by sealing them up. Another way is to spray key areas that stink bugs ...

Summertime is ripe with photographic opportunities thanks to longer days and warmer weather. Many of us flock to the outdoors this time of year, whether to capture landscapes, document weddings or ...