Irish Spring Soap is often touted as an effective natural deterrent for insects and mice. The method is simple: grate the soap bar next to your plants and its distinctive scent will keep the critters away. But is this hack too good to be true? We asked pest control experts.
'Tis the season for swarming mosquitos, flies, and ants. By now most of us are sick of itchy bites and buzzing noises following us through the house, the endless haunting of unwanted guests that we work tirelessly to get rid of. And of course, any avid gardener will know the perils of trying to keep bugs away from your plants and shrubs. Even if you know how to keep wasps away or how to keep ants away, you're probably well aware those tricks and tips won't work for other pests.
