As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor gatherings, homeowners face the perennial challenge of mosquito control. While traditional methods like fly swatters, citronella candles, and mosquito ...

As temperatures fire up and rain and humidity hit, gnat season in the Wiregrass begins. Gnat season begins right now, in mid-May, when the high humidity begins to settle in across all our communitiies ...

The sudden arrival of gnats can be unpleasant, irritating, and potentially harmful, and there are various items found in our homes that tend to draw them in. For instance, fresh fruit, sweet treats ...

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 ...

Summertime, and the living is … too mosquitoey and itchy? It’s a common complaint. And mosquitoes are not only a nuisance?—?they can also spread West Nile virus. Wearing loose, light-colored pants and ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Bugs come with the territory when you’re outdoors, but some are more tolerable than others. If it feels like mosquitoes are invading your yard, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to get ...

Many people believe that natural oils, such as citronella or eucalyptus, are completely safe and effective as mosquito ...