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Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

Mothballs have been a go-to for protecting natural fibers for decades, but their toxic fumes can pose serious health risks to humans and our pets. Fortunately, several effective non-toxic swaps that ...

A group trying to save thousands of trees from being cut down in Vancouver's famed Stanley Park has lost another legal battle. But a court decision this week found that the City of Vancouver didn't ...

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Pantry moths – those tiny gray invaders fluttering around your cupboards – are every cook’s nightmare. How can you banish them for good? Here are 10 natural, effective ways to eliminate these ...

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In a scientific first, trail cam photos show a moth drinking tears from a moose. It may sound like an unsavory snack, but scientists tell Outside there’s a very reasonable explanation for the bizarre ...

A mouse scurrying around the house is cause for alarm since they can carry disease. Do the mothballs in your closet keep mice ...