Lemons have emerged as surprisingly effective mosquito deterrents. The citrus scent that humans find refreshing proves quite repellent to mosquitoes. Creating a mosquito barrier using this common ...

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

Adopting natural remedies to avoid mosquitoes is not only safe but also keeps your health better. Spraying neem oil can get ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

Scientists may have found a solution to stop the spread of malaria: poisoning mosquitoes with human blood. New research ...

Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study. Researchers from CNRS in France assessed ...

The most effective mosquito repellents are EPA-registered repellents, with products containing DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. As for protective clothing, covering exposed skin by ...

Ants can find very small cracks and crevices to get into a home. The best ways to prevent them deciding to move in is by ...

Good day. Please call me Martha S. I am seeking natural mosquito repellents, as the mosquito coils I have been using have caused me headaches when I wake up. I also have nasal congestion. Mosquito ...

Our quest to decipher the intricacies of these ‘Do-It-Yourself’ mosquito repellents is as exciting as it is relevant. We’ll go over practical and environmentally friendly strategies to keep these ...

If you're a mosquito magnet, it's because you have more of what attracts mosquitoes. Studies show that 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

Over nearly six decades, this fantastically inventive artist experimented with paint, turning it into a sculptural medium. Our critic calls his survey “scintillating and sweeping.” By ...