Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like ...

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Mosquito season is at its peak, and these tiny pests are more than just an itchy annoyance. Thanks to warm, wet conditions, mosquitoes are thriving across Alabama, and they're not just buzzing, ...

With summer in full swing, I've got a few garden gatherings lined up. But, there's one thing I'm cautious to avoid when hosting friends and family in my backyard this season: mosquitoes. They can be ...