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 ...

Cooler weather always brings a spike in visits from rodents. Mice, cute as they may be, chew through cords, gnaw into bags of food and leave droppings in cupboards and on counters and floors. If you ...

No one wants their sleeping quarters to turn into a mouse's home. Here's how to keep these creatures away, using natural ...

Peppermint, rosemary, and citronella oils can effectively deter mice for up to 60 days. Once combined, spray along walls and entry points, anywhere where mice travel. Long-term protection comes from ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. David lives in Brooklyn where he ...