We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

A sachet of dried cloves with several sprinkled around with a clear bottle of oil behind on a wooden table - Yelenayemchuk/Getty Images Fighting pests in your home and yard is a way of life. It can be ...

IN RECENT months, a viral hack for repelling mosquitoes has been circulating on TikTok. In these clips, users demonstrate how to use sliced limes with cloves pierced into them to ward off these pesky ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

If you prefer natural pest repellents in your home, the folks at The Kitchn explain that whole cloves, or even clove oil in homemade cleaning products, will keep flies at bay. Apparently, flies hate ...