Some passengers are unaware that some airplanes spray pesticides to prevent insect-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

And so, once again, I must beg all of my human neighbors: please, please, please do not spray your yard with pesticide simply to avoid mosquitoes and ticks. Spraying (or fogging) kills or damages ...

As spring has arrived and the metro-east has warm, rainy days in the forecast, residents can expect one problematic pest to emerge earlier than usual. Illinois and the greater Midwest will see a ...

A citywide mosquito spray will be conducted Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, the City of Mercedes announced. According to a news release from the city ...

As appealing as they may seem, bird feeders come with some significant downsides. But there are some great natural ...

As temperatures warm up and mosquitoes become more active, puddles and containers full of water provide a place for these insects to lay eggs. Having standing water for even a short amount of time can ...

The county Health Department will add a larvicide that doesn’t affect humans, pets or fish but kills mosquito larvae to local wetlands, storm drains, and catch basins.

Mosquito experts are encouraging residents to take precautions, both at home and when traveling, to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases they can spread. In addition to West Nile ...