As flycatchers, phoebe birds are great for controlling pesky bugs in your yard. You can attract them with nesting shelves, ...

Be sure to have them in your pots or your garden. Some of them are easy to grow, like basil. These can help repel those bugs ...

As detailed in a study published Monday in the journal PhytoKeys, the plant is a newly described species in the peculiar ...

New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

With so many species of plants normally planted in backyards, some have become invasive, such as the Tree of Heaven and the Bradford Pear. Crepe myrtles are now being added to the invasive list. Many ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? B uzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ...

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...

Discover natural mosquito repellents using common household items like lemons, soybean oil, and catnip that protect your ...

The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to ...

The snake plant , also known as Sansevieria or mother-in-law’s tongue, is a stunning yet low-maintenance houseplant with a ...

A student's first trip abroad turned into a holiday from hell - when a mosquito bite left her paralysed for a month. Lucy Slawson noticed a rash on her feet and arms after being bitten by what she ...