Often wrongly assumed to be poisonous, beautyberries have a floral, slightly bitter flavor—and they repel mosquitoes.

A simple yet powerful method for trapping flies is a combination of vinegar and dish soap. To create this trap, mix apple ...

To keep mice out, Costello recommends filling any holes (under the sink, in the garage, near the pantry, or even outside around the exterior of your home) with steel wool.

Dengue fever is most often transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue fever can be caused by any of four related dengue viruses (DENV-1 to DENV-4).Fever is common in several parts of ...

A serious health warning has been issued for Spain after ten people died from a deadly virus. A new case of West Nile Virus ...

A recent study has uncovered how the night-blooming waterlily Nymphaea prolifera uses its floral scents to ward off aphids.

With the right strategies, you can stop bites from itching or mosquitoes from biting altogether. Prevent mosquito bites with ...

During the rainy season, the menace of mosquitoes and other insects increases. They disrupt sleep, cause rashes, and increase the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria. Many mosquito repellents are ...

The global tick repellent market is projected to reach USD 1.6 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from USD 913.4 ...

Korba district sees a surge in dengue cases as health officials report over 20 confirmed cases in October. Increased mosquito breeding due to contaminated water and poor drainage conditions raises ...

The meeting, conducted under the aegis of the health department, under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, ...

Drain standing water that collects in bird baths, French drains, clogged gutters, saucers under potted plants and splash ...