Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

The Mighty Mint Insect and Pest Control spray is made with peppermint oil, which is known for repelling and killing insects, and other natural bug-fighting ingredients. The brand claims it works on ...

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 ...

Sick of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long? It's a pain, we know, but you don't have to surrender yourself to the itchy red bumps these pesky insects leave behind. Mosquito repellents ...

Bug season is well and truly upon us, and, if you're not a fan of using harsh chemicals to keep them at bay, the summer months can truly feel like an ongoing battle. Luckily, though, say our expert ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Moxie Pest Control. No one likes to find bugs in their home. These pests come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them can even be beneficial to the local ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Bugs are annoying, their bites can be painful and itchy, and the diseases they sometimes carry can be life-changing. To prevent all those issues, make sure to use an effective insect repellent.

To get rid of bed bugs, you should first control the infestation by cleaning your bed. Act quickly to kill bed bugs with DIY methods or by calling an exterminator. While extermination is expensive, it ...

Welcome warmer weather often brings uninvited guests: household pests. Before you hire an exterminator to handle your bug or mice problem, learn what you can do yourself. With the exception of ...

While sprays are sometimes necessary to rid bugs from your home and property, some in the past have been found to have links to cancer. These are several specific brands that have been pulled ...