Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

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 ...

Neither bugs nor the chemical smell of commercial repellent are invited to this relaxing evening by the water. (Julie Rotter/Unsplash/) This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Unless ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

No matter where you live or what size home you have, chances are you've had a close encounter with an indoor pest or two. Whether it's a trail of ants crawling into the cupboard or fruit flies ...

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 ...

Daniel Eldridge does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...