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 ...

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

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

Using neem to fight mosquito-borne diseases is an effective and natural approach that can complement traditional methods ...

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

I deployed a handful of tactics to rid my apartment of mice, including safe and humane peppermint spray. Here's how it went.

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

Discover the popular plants in your yard that attract magnolia green jumping spiders. Learn about the spider's preferred ...

A non-native mosquito capable of spreading dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever has been found in a Pleasanton ...

As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their ...