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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of critters, like pesky mosquitoes. Using mosquito sprays for your yard helps prevent mosquito ...

Using an effective insect repellent is a crucial part of protecting yourself from bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus. But even the best bug spray won’t be very effective if ...

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 ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

When I'm in the depths of winter or even the early days of spring, all I dream about are pool days and barbecues. I want to enjoy as much time as possible outdoors, but after my first long summer day ...

With insect farming projected to produce millions of tons of insects in the coming years, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment ...

In most developing countries, including Uganda, the use of modern synthetic pesticides is limited and sometimes non-existent. This is so not only because they are expensive but also because of the ...