A long hike through a lush forest, a twee picnic on a grassy field, a good read on a sandy beach—these are a few of our favorite summer things. Toss the buzzing and biting of mosquitos into the mix, ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nothing puts a damper on an outdoor party, afternoon at the lake, or summer camping trip like a group of uninvited and aggressive mosquitoes. While store-bought repellents can be effective, they can ...

Build the best outdoor mosquito trap with simple ingredients and materials right at home. One of the low-cost mosquito traps that work, this will help control the mosquito population around your home.

It's mosquito season, which means most people will be spending the next few months getting eaten alive by the pest and wondering how to get rid of them. A popular homemade repellent recipe has been ...

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