Nearly 18 years ago, McCoy launched Apex-based Penny Portrait, which sells kits to help you craft a portrait of Abe Lincoln - ...

Tick season is here—and it’s delivering more than just itchy bites. With Lyme disease cases quadrupling over the last 20 ...

It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

Your socks are critical to your outdoor wardrobe—these are your first line of defense against ticks. If you are hiking, ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense itching. Symptoms: immediate pain, slight swelling, intense stinging. Bees ...

A CDC-funded research center based at UMass Amherst is looking for natural alternatives to chemical tick repellants, and they ...

An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile ...

With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.

Thanks to the current hot weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the garden, parks and countryside. If you're in grassy areas or woodland, however, the UK Health Security Agency ...

Summer in the US brings several pest issues and ticks top the list. Ticks are not just a nuisance; they can pose serious health risks to humans and pets by transmitting diseases such as Lyme disease, ...

Harnessing the power of natural, DIY solutions to tackle pesky mosquito invasions is a rapidly growing trend in our environmentally-conscious society. Our quest to decipher the intricacies of these ...

Seems during the warmer months, folks want to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Why, some work in their yards and gardens or hike on their favorite trails, while other’s ...