Fending off a swarm of mosquitos is a pastime many know all too well. Whether you're out on a camp or backpacking trip or simply relaxing in your backyard, mosquitos are unfamiliar with boundaries yet ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

If you've ever been outdoors in the summer, you know bugs are annoying. Commercial repellents have DEET, a chemical some people want to avoid. Try this recipe for inexpensive bug spray. The recipe for ...

Your mosquito-repelling plants aren't working. It's likely because you've yet to pair them with methods to make the most of ...

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

Bugs. They're tiny, pesky invaders that can turn your sanctuary into a battlefield. From ants marching through your kitchen to spiders lurking in the corners, dealing with household pests is a ...

Mosquitoes are the bad guys of summer. Gals, actually. It’s only female mosquitoes that do the dirty work of biting people. They can wreck a camping trip, cookout, or an outdoor workout. A mosquito ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you're sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents all claiming to thwart pesky and sometimes ...

Mosquitoes are one of the most despised insects on the planet, and with good reason. These insects are not only a nuisance but also a health risk that can transmit infectious diseases. To figure out ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

That's why it helps to have some sort of insect repellent handy to keep mosquitoes, flies, and other unwelcome bugs at bay. If you still have a stray bottle or two at home from last summer, you may be ...