Vinegar can be used as insect repellent. Eucalyptus can be used to ward off mosquitoes. Even petunias can be used as natural protection from bugs. If it's cockroaches you're trying to get rid of ...

Did you know chrysanthemum flowers produce a natural chemical that has strong repellent powers against cockroaches? It’s called pyrethrum, a common active ingredient that’s used — in its ...

Marigolds are beautiful flowers that not only liven up gardens but also repel nematodes, aphids, and mosquitoes with their signature smell. By planting marigolds around vegetable patches or flower ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially ...

The natural insect repellent market is poised for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period, as ...

Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study.

New research reveals that rising temperatures may reduce the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronellal ...

A new study suggests that increasing temperatures could diminish the effectiveness of natural insect repellents. Researchers found that when exposed to heat, a mosquito pain receptor known as TRPA1 ...

Conducted by CNRS researchers1, an unprecedented study on the combined use of sunscreen and an insect repellent that is among the best selling in France during summer concludes that UV2 protection ...