Dr. Carling Matejka thinks permethrin products are good. They are effective for repelling mosquitoes on dogs. She gives ...

Permethrin is odorless and colorless, and insects can’t detect its presence, she adds. That helps make it effective. In one ...

The next time you protect yourself from bugs, you'll want to remember this. The chemical DEET in bug repellent kills grass.

Unfortunately, no-see-ums are very likely to bite if you’re nearby, which can cause a burning sensation, as well as different reactions in humans, such as small, red welts at the bite site to allergic ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

“Repellents such as picaridin and DEET, on the other hand, block a much wider number of receptors on a more consistent basis,” Doug explains his article on why essential oils are terrible bug ...

Whether out on your back porch or bivouacking in the backcountry, avoiding insect and pest bites is vital. This ...

Bug season in Colorado is off to a strong start. There are some to watch out for and others that need our help.

5. Thermacell Mosquito Repeller This is the fancy gadget for the anti-bug elite. It’s cordless, scent-free, and creates a ...

Local health agencies have already found virus-positive mosquitoes in Sacramento, Kern, Tulare, and Santa Clara counties, according to the California West Nile Virus program. No human cases have been ...

CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...