Essential oils like lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, and peppermint can repel mosquitoes, but their effects tend to be ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mosquitoes are manifesting in this wet spring, and before you lather up the stinky bug spray, let's look into a viewer-suggester natural alternative. Both an NIH-published study on ...

An international research team conducted a study on the mosquito’s sensory coding and observed akey biological mechanism that can lead to more targeted and effective mosquito repellent products. In a ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

Did you know mosquitoes are considered the deadliest creatures on Earth? Their population surge follows a seasonal ...

A few simple changes can turn your porch into a breezy, bite-free retreat.

With summer comes the problem of ticks. If you'd rather not use chemical repellents, this all-natural remedy can ward them ...