Is it true that eating garlic or rubbing it on the skin can repel mosquitoes? The science: It sounds plausible that garlic — ...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

Carpenter recommends lemongrass as a safe active ingredient in mosquito sprays, and this is a popular choice that fits that ...

Experts say DEET is key to keeping mosquitoes away this summer, recommending yard treatments, sprays, and area repellents for ...

If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

Dr. Amber Love, a veterinarian at Bush Animal Clinic, said she starts to see an influx of pets with ticks, fleas and mosquitos come summertime.

In the middle of my neighbor’s front yard is an old and practically petrified remnant of a tree stump, from what was once a ...

BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, the active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks and Bits), kills mosquito larvae without harming birds, toads, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, or other ...

K9 Advantix II XL 30-day treatment helps treat and prevent fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies and lice in dogs over 55 pounds. It kills fleas within 12 hours of applying, and it continually ...

Lifestyle Ticks, fleas and mites: Why dogs and cats need protection from these parasites Prevent major health issues and hefty vet bills by keeping your pets safe from common parasites.