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Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

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No one wants to discover bed bugs in their home. If you've ever experienced the itchy red rash those critters cause, you'll want to be rid of them as soon as possible. But can you kill bed bugs using ...