People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Encouraging nature into our gardens by growing insect-friendly flowers and following planet-friendly gardening practices is very on trend. But let’s be honest, nobody wants wasps or mosquitoes buzzing ...

Common symptoms of tick bites include a red spot or rash at the bite site, a full body rash, or a fever. It’s important to seek medical care right away after a tick bite, even if you don’t experience ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

As the weather begins to warm up, you may be finding yourself spending more time outside — as long as the bugs won’t bother you. While you could use spray insect repellent for yourself, there are also ...

Enjoy a pest-free environment by adopting eco-friendly strategies to repel mosquitoes and flies. Maintain cleanliness, utilize insect-repelling plants like citronella and basil, and incorporate smart ...

People looking for alternatives to synthetic mosquito repellents may find that some natural repellents are effective in protecting them from bites. These products are also likely to be less toxic to ...

An invasion of soybean aphids poses a problem for soybean farmers requiring application of pesticides, but a team of Penn State entomologists thinks a careful choice of nitrogen-fixing bacteria may ...

Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because aphid populations can ...

Some insects are more than just pesky especially when it comes to ones that spread disease. Malaria and other diseases are scary. However, it is even scarier when you realize how vulnerable we are ...