Recent studies reveal that common house mosquitoes are adapting to saltwater, raising alarms about potential infestations in the Netherlands. Biologists Maarten Schrama and Jordy van der Beek from ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 1, 2024) In a study published earlier this year in Soil Science Society of America Journal, researchers at Kansas State University document direct evidence that organic ...

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is warning residents of another confirmed case of the West Nile virus.

Health officials said there have been four cases of the mosquito-borne illness since ... clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Do not apply permethrin to your skin.

In people who have a mild skin reaction, as many people do to mosquito and ant bites, essential oils may be beneficial. It’s important to note that a person should not apply essential oils ...

If you don’t have a backyard or the time to grow however, you can make an easy garlic repellent. Simply take four or five cloves to make a puree, and add that to a pint of water in a spray bottle.

Mosquitoes often become a persistent issue during the summer season. These irritating insects are not just infamous for their bothersome bites, but they also transmit illnesses like malaria ...

Protect yourself and your family from annoying bug bites with one of the best bug sprays on the market. Whether you're on a run or sitting on your patio, it's important to protect your exposed ...

Male mosquitoes may be nearly as bloodthirsty as females under certain conditions, new research suggests. That upends the notion that only female mosquitoes bite, drink blood and spread diseases ...

Yale researchers discovered how mosquitoes react to different human sweat samples, influencing their biting behavior. This insight could lead to effective mosquito bite prevention methods. A Yale ...

AUGUSTA - The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is urging all Maine people and visitors to take steps to protect themselves against tick bites when they spend time outdoors ...