Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

The claim: Slicing a lime in half and pressing in some cloves is an effective, natural way to repel mosquitoes. As the sultry summer months loom ahead, we’re all looking for ways to keep those pesky ...

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Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

Mosquitoes harbor disease, and they are also incredibly annoying. When they bite you, the welts they leave behind will itch for days and make it difficult for you to sleep. Consider reading some ...