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

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

Isoprene, a natural chemical emitted by plants, defends against pests but contributes to air pollution. MSU scientists ...

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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 ...

The researchers found that Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, a plant-based spray containing OLE, was the only DEET-free formula to deliver strong, long-lasting results. DEET is the ...

we prefer either bug repellent spray or spatial mosquito-control gear for your patio or yard. As Laurence Zwiebel, a Vanderbilt professor of biological science and pharmacology, told us ...

As yet another member of the mint family, sage contains similar oils that repel flies. One of those oils is camphor, a popular ingredient for insect-repellent sprays and lotions. So adding sage plants ...

Deep Woods Insect Repellent. $14 at Amazon. Thermacell Tick Control Tubes, 12-pk. $50 at Canadian Tire. Victor Power Kill Rat Trap, 2-pk. $12 at Canadian Tire. Ultrasonic Plug-in Mouse Repellent ...

Mostly cloudy with a 65% chance for rain and thunderstorms. High temperature around 88F. Dew point will be around 77F with an average humidity of 89%. Winds will be 4 mph from the W. Partly cloudy ...