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 ...

Gardeners sometimes tout cinnamon as a repellent for pests and a remedy for plant diseases. Is this common household spice really an effective tool in the garden, or is this just influencer hokum? We ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution. They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form. Better alternatives include garlic, chives, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A social media post making the rounds claims you can use Listerine mouthwash as a repellant for mosquitoes. A WCNC Charlotte viewer emailed the VERIFY team and asked if the social ...

Boxelder bugs are beetle-like insects named after the boxelder trees they love. Boxelder bugs are harmless to humans, but they are a nuisance around the home, particularly in the fall when the weather ...

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GARDEN MYTHS AND FOLKLORE, both wisdom and wackiness, are as alive today as they were when our elders tended their plots. In today’s network of instant information, curious if not questionable ...

Previously my long departed grandmother employed the use the rubber bands as some sort of ant repellant around the house. She claimed they were scared of them. Lately I've found my aunt doing the same ...

Plenty of plants have a reputation for keeping mosquitoes away—including fragrant lavender, beloved for its easy-growing nature and aromatic foliage and flowers. But can you use lavender plants in ...