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Have you found yourself constantly slapping mosquitoes while sitting outside this year, or having to spray yourself repeatedly with insect repellent? Avoid using sprays with chemicals like DEET by growing plants that are not only helpful in controlling these pests ...

Mosquitoes can be a big challenge in warm weather. Bug sprays and insecticides can help keep them away, but many people prefer natural solutions. The most important step in getting rid of mosquitoes is to make sure they don’t have ...

It was the perfect morning for a hike. After a string of hot days, the weather had cooled considerably. Humidity was low, and there was not a cloud in the cool morning sky. My kids and I were ready for ...

Mosquitos in Brazil are spreading a deadly virus that attacks the brains of unborn babies, authorities in Brazil have warned. The Zika virus is so dangerous that doctors are warning women in areas where it has been detected not to ...

Think insecticides are the only way to get rid of bugs from your garden? Think again! A better way to rid your garden of pests is to use bats. Yes, that’s right, bats! They consume up to half their body ...

The onslaught of mosquitoes can drive you from a relaxing time in your yard or even can make enjoying the warmer weather unbearable. While they are quite effective in keeping the pesky bloodsuckers away, the toxic chemicals found in commercial ...

The moist, warmer temperatures of spring lead to buds on our trees and flowers in our gardens, but they can also lead to some not-so-pleasant visitors in our homes. No matter how good we are at housekeeping or how vigilant ...

While many people scrupulously strive to keep genetically modified food items from their dinner plates, the geneticists who are playing God continue to push in more GMOs. The British company Oxitec is all set to release genetically modified male olive ...

  It’s hard to believe we’re talking about mosquito repellant, but warm weather is just around the corner! The days are already getting longer, and soon the swarms of bugs will arriving as well. Though they are practically microscopic, mosquitoes ...