Mosquitoes are a part of our natural environment, but nobody wants their bites to interrupt quality time spent hiking in the great outdoors or enjoying an evening bonfire on the beach. When it comes ...

Mosquito season is here, and these pesky pests have become a problem for us all, especially after the heavy rainfall in Houston and surrounding areas in July. Dr. John Wolf, professor of dermatology ...

For all that summer brings – camping, barbecues, swimming and vacations – there are some aspects of the warmer months that can be a real pest. Mosquitoes, for instance, are an unfortunate part of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The first few weeks of unofficial summer in Minnesota have already been a rollercoaster — tornadoes, heat waves, cooldowns and rain... so much rain. And while the rain undoubtedly helped ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

You may not be aware, but Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day. It isn’t a day to celebrate mosquitoes. Instead, it marks the discovery, made in 1897 by the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross, that female ...

You don't need fancy equipment or heavy-duty chemicals to keep your backyard get-togethers mosquito-free. Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg ...

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