Key Points Lavender plants attract pollinators but repel some other insects including mosquitoes.The insect repellency of lavender plants, essential oils, and lavender-scented products are not the ...

It's all over social media: The claims that essential oils are a safe and effective alternative to pesticides. People swear these natural oils can repel or kill ants, spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, bed ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

Burning coffee grounds may repel mosquitoes, but experts suggest the smoke, not the coffee smell, is the deterrent. Fresh coffee grounds are typically used for this hack, but avoiding glass containers ...

I would expect a bubble machine to work better than a citronella candle, but only because citronella candles barely work at all. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds ...

The summer months are full of sunshine, heat, and, unfortunately, pests. Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season. Many ...

Pesky mosquitoes can quickly ruin a backyard summer gathering, but don't reach for the bug spray just yet. Thankfully, there are many simple solutions to repel mosquitoes, from setting up insect traps ...