The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed seven travel-related cases of dengue virus so far in 2025.

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Let me encourage you to keep cooking with those wonderful, flavorful herbs, because herbs make the difference.

CR tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people using real mosquitoesCR tests repellants by ...

The basil variety known as Red Rubin is an effective way to keep mosquitoes out of your garden. Its scent repels insects, ...

Countless species of insects have been around for hundreds of millions of years, including pests like cockroaches and beetles ...

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Growing a thriving garden often feels like waging a constant battle against pests that view your carefully tended plants as an all-you-can-eat buffet. As a lifelong gardener, I've learned that one of ...

We spoke with some experts to get their thoughts on one easy and non-toxic method of pest prevention: insect-repelling plants. Aromatic plants contain volatile compounds (such as essential oils ...

Peppermint is another effective plant for repelling mice due to its strong scent. Peppermint can be grown in pots near garden beds and entryways to deter mice and other pests like mosquitoes and ...

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