Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender, ...

It’s that time of year … buzz, swat, slap … it’s mosquito season. Chances are you live in an area that has a thriving population of mosquitoes or other nuisance insect biters. These pesky, irritating ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

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Dengue season, when mosquito-borne illnesses may explode into a life-threatening condition, is upon us so the best strategy is prevention — which starts with avoiding mosquito bites. There are ...

Immo A. Hansen is an associate professor of biology at New Mexico State University and Hailey A. Luker is a doctoral student in biology at New Mexico State University. Now that summer is in full swing ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Now that summer is in ...