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

So-called mosquito-fighting products — like citronella candles, repellent bracelets, and ultrasonic devices — seem promising, but they end up being a waste of money. Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter ...

WE all love the summer months for the hot weather, and pesky bugs love it too. Plenty of critters come out in the summer, and while most of them are harmless, they are annoying to deal with, ...

How to Find a Mosquito Trap That Actually Works. After 30 minutes, these volunteers then place their arms into the first two of four cages of 200 disease-free mosquitoes for 5 minutes.

Mosquito dunks stop mosquitoes from being able to breed in standing water. Recently I used dunks to create a “mosquito bucket of doom,” a trap that entices mosquitoes to breed in standing ...

Unlike those unsightly yellow ribbons that hang from ceilings displaying dead, stuck-on flies, the Veyofly is a clever plug-in device that doubles as a gentle nightlight to attract bugs and trap them.

While it does have long roots that extend down, you should be able to remove it without too much effort. Water hyacinth isn't toxic to humans, but since it can hide mosquitoes, wear protective ...

The Town of Windsor says it set up 14 mosquito traps in “various locations” around town as part of its “high-performing” comprehensive mosquito control program this summer.

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Mosquito traps with fans and funnels have shown good efficacy, especially when multiple neighbors on adjacent properties use them. Advertisement. Also remember that sun can be deadly to mosquitoes.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You may have noticed as the weather warms up, more mosquitoes are starting to show up, especially with all the rain we’ve been getting lately. That’s wh… ...

West Nile Virus was found in a mosquito trap in Goodlettsville near Gallatin Pike N. 🦟 Households nearby will get safety info. Drain standing water, wear repellent & long sleeves, and check ...