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 ...

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 ...

Neither bugs nor the chemical smell of commercial repellent are invited to this relaxing evening by the water. (Julie Rotter/Unsplash/) This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Unless ...

With all the worries about the spread of zika virus, it's even more important this year to be vigilant about keeping mosquitoes away. But that doesn't mean you should run to the store and stock up on ...

Scientists are always looking for better ways to foil bugs that leave itchy welts in their wake. Despite the many tools being studied, from tick-killing fungus to genetically modified mosquitoes, bug ...

No matter where you live or what size home you have, chances are you've had a close encounter with an indoor pest or two. Whether it's a trail of ants crawling into the cupboard or fruit flies ...

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, organic stink bug repellent, Dyna-Gro’s Pure Neem Oil is a natural and biodegradable ...

Anita Schiller, program director and lead of the Harris County Precinct 4 Biological Control Initiative in Houston, said the matter is further complicated by the fact that there are several different ...