If you're tired of battling mosquitoes and other pesky insects in your home, these insect-repellent plants are a natural, effective, and eco-friendly solution. While chemical controls like sprays, ...

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.

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 ...

The key ingredient in catnip, called nepetalactone, can now be brewed in genetically engineered yeast. The chemical is a highly effective insect repellent, but catnip plants (Nepeta cataria) don’t ...

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in Southeast Texas, especially during the warmer months, is forced to contend with one of nature’s most extreme annoyances — the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a ...

Camping is one of the best ways to connect with nature. The wind in the trees, the thrill of waking up to an unforgettable sunrise, and the pride you feel in yourself for setting up the perfect tent.

An expert has revealed five flowers and plants that you should have in your home this summer to banish those pesky flies. The plants and flowers are said to provide a natural way of keeping the flies ...

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 ...

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

The best part about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. Whether you're an outdoorsy person or simply like a nice sit on your back porch, bugs and mosquitos can quickly shut an outdoor ...