Q: A friend recommended making a peppermint oil spray for bugs. While I’m trying to stay away from the dangers associated with chemical pesticides, I’m questioning whether an essential oil will really ...

The best way to keep a rodent infestation at bay might surprise you. It certainly surprised me. Mice roaming your home is never a good thing. As adorable as their twitchy noses and big ears may be, ...

Key Points Peppermint, rosemary, and citronella oils can effectively deter mice for up to 60 days.Once combined, spray along ...

No one wants gross pests in their house, but you may not be that enthusiastic about using harsh chemicals around your home as a means of keeping them away. Fortunately, there are all kinds of home ...

Dear Heloise: I had about 25 pounds of potatoes that I had to turn into potato salad. I boiled as many potatoes as I could in my 8-1/2-quart aluminum pot, and the potatoes turned the inside of my pot ...

I lived in New York City for 12 years, during which I learned that city life means you’re always going to have some kind of kitchen pests. At one point, I started seeing more mice than normal — what ...

If ants are causing a serious pest problem in your home, try one of these popular methods for deterring ants without the need ...

Mice roaming your home is never a good thing. As adorable as their twitchy noses and big ears may be, these little freeloaders are known to nibble on cords, snack on your pantry stash and leave ...