Most hikers know not to carry too many scented products into the backcountry—but new research shows it’s not just bears they could be attracting. According to a 2023 paper, perfumes and ...

A researcher looking at mosquito-repelling techniques said eating garlic kept mosquitoes away. Drinking beer, on the other hand, may attract mosquitoes. Insect repellents like DEET and picaridin can ...

Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

Discover why some people get swarmed while others escape bites and what really causes that irresistible itchy bump.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ahhh, summer: a time for barbecues, pool parties, outdoor adventures—and mosquitoes. Keeping these pesky ...

Taking a dip in your pool during the warmer months should be a relaxing way to cool off. But if mosquitoes are lurking, the experience can quickly be spoilt. Everyone wants to avoid those itchy, red ...

February started with heavy rainfall, five days that dumped up to 14 inches in some cities, creating the potential for standing water in lots of places — including your backyard. Items such as ...

For as long as I can remember, I have been that friend—the one who, from May to November, gets invited to every outdoor soiree. It’s not because I make the best desserts, even though I do. It’s ...

If you're lounging outside on a muggy night enjoying a beer, you may start to notice wave after wave of mosquitoes pestering you. And it's not just an unlucky coincidence - it's because of that brew ...

Mosquito larvae in a container. Now is a good time to look for places around your home that could hold standing water — they could become breeding sites. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) February ...