Insect repellents may make sunscreen less effective. And it's unwise to reapply repellent every 2 hours—a must with sunscreen.By Kevin LoriaWhen you spend time outside, especially as it gets ...

As summer season begins, millions of biting flies are waiting to welcome visitors to northern Michigan. How to keep them away.

Lavender often appears on plant lists that can repel unwanted bugs but the scented flowers also draw in important pollinators ...

HOUSTON — Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first positive West Nile virus mosquito sample of 2025 in northwest Harris County, prompting immediate spray operations to protect residents ...

In August last year, the so-called ‘Massachusetts mosquito virus’, officially known as the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) ...

ATHENS, Ala. — The City of Athens is kicking off its mosquito control efforts this week, with weekly spraying scheduled to ...

A wetland and prairie field day is scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at Tony and Roberta Brink’s farm near Haverhill.

In many regions of the US mosquito season has gotten longer, which researcher say poses a risk of disease outbreak ...

Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division began spray operations Thursday evening in the area where ...

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbecues, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests.

Prioritize soil health to reduce the need for chemical inputs and protect water quality. Many, if not most, Brevard County residents love it here because of all the water that surrounds us. We have ...