SPOKANE, Wash. - Mosquitoes are swarming the Spokane area earlier than usual this year, and scientists say standing water is ...

Kevin Boyce, a 62-year-old from Massachusetts, died after suffering brain damage from Powassan virus, a dangerous tick-borne ...

A vendor at our weekend farmers market was telling his customers about something called the “Dirty Dozen” list. Apparently it has to do with pesticides and shopping for produce? I would like to know ...

To clean a toilet with bleach, use 1/3 cup of bleach in the bowl (not on the seat), and make sure not to mix it with other ...

A south London council tenant says she has been forced to buy a hazmat suit after a flea infestation took over the downstairs ...

Key Takeaways Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and ...

Mosquito season is returning to the Northeast, and with it comes not only a surge in buzzing pests but also perennial debates ...

There are no paper products that should go down the drain, even those made from thin compostable. Certain kitchen products ...

Use permethrin on clothing and gear ... Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, additional time ...

Sunscreen should not be used as a way to prolong your time in the sun. Even with proper sunscreen use, some UV rays still get through. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least every 2 hours to ...

Chikungunya vaccine is linked to severe complications in older adults Live virus vaccine caused hospitalizations and two ...

A rundown of the types of ticks the Hudson Valley, what diseases they carry and how to reduce your chances of getting bitten.