On warm summer nights in Louisiana, constantly swatting at pesky mosquitoes and itching bites can easily make your mood turn sour. Mosquitoes are often a significant problem during warmer months in ...

Mosquito season is here, and these pesky pests have become a problem for us all, especially after the heavy rainfall in Houston and surrounding areas in July. Dr. John Wolf, professor of dermatology ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

The wet weather Delaware has faced this summer has produced puddles and standing water throughout the First State. Those puddles are a breeding ground for the biggest nemesis of evening summertime fun ...

Mosquitoes are a part of our natural environment, but nobody wants their bites to interrupt quality time spent hiking in the great outdoors or enjoying an evening bonfire on the beach. When it comes ...

FIVE AT 530. BUG SEASON IS BACK, AND LET’S FACE IT, NO ONE WANTS TO BE A MOSQUITOES DINNER. CONSUMER REPORTS JUST RELEASED ITS LATEST INSECT REPELLENT RATING. SO BEFORE YOU HEAD OUTSIDE, OUR BEN ...

Mosquitoes do not need an invitation. They slip in quietly, usually right when you are finally relaxed. It could be late evening, a cup of tea nearby, windows open for fresh air. Then comes the ...

Nothing can ruin a summer night quite like itchy mosquito bites, especially if you’re someone they find to be “tasty.” Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off the biting females, others ...