An Acadia University study has found natural repellent may work to keep black-legged ticks at bay this season. Researchers ...

Recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, studies estimate about 476,000 Americans may be diagnosed with ...

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District joins public health officials, agencies and cities statewide to ...

To my surprise — and like reviewers who call the tool the best $10 they’ve ever spent — the Bug Bite Thing lived up to the ...

While the essential oils and extracts distilled from citrus peels are effective at repelling insects ranging from carpenter ants to cockroaches, these compounds only work when applied in high ...

Sure, bug spray is great, but between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what truly works, let alone find a spray that doesn’t smell like a chemistry lab or make you ...

With spring here, and summer around the corner, mosquitoes will be running (buzzing?) rampant in Louisiana. Mosquitoes in Louisiana aren't just nuisances, they're also health hazards, as mosquitos ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity ... can be controlled by eliminating standing water and using repellents. Ticks, active throughout most of the year, pose a health risk ...

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This photo provided by Qiong Wu in March 2025 shows an ancient wasp, preserved in amber from Myanmar, whose back end resembles a Venus flytrap plant. (Qiong Wu via AP) ...

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