If there’s a source of standing water near your home that you can’t or don’t want to remove, such as a bird fountain or pond, ...

Mosquitoes have posed a threat to human beings since time immemorial. They not only disturb sleep by their incessant buzzing ...

A lot of gardeners buy so-called “citronella plants” each year (most often a type of scented geranium) because they believe ...

I grow heaps of catnip in my garden, so when I read new research that suggests the plant's oil is as effective at repelling ...

Mosquitoes are the backyard guests that no one wants to welcome. Here is the gorgeous flower that doubles as a mosquito ...

New research suggests there’s an alternative for those who dislike DEET-based repellents.

Wearing bug spray, staying indoors during dusk and dawn and wearing loose-fitting clothing are all ways to prevent bug bites ...

Adding certain herbs and fragrant plants to patios, porches, and outdoor living spaces can help deter mosquitoes when ...

According to a recent study, a lotion including 6% catnip oil is just as effective at repelling mosquitos as DEET, a powerful ...

A lotion made from catnip could offer an affordable, locally produced alternative to one of the world's most widely used ...

A catnip-based lotion performed as well as DEET in field trials on mosquitoes in Uganda, offering hope for a cheaper ...