Wasps are, generally, always unwelcome guests in our backyards, and we are always looking for ways to ward them off. While there's many tricks that promise to help keep wasps away, from putting coins ...

Wasps are more often than not unwelcome guests, and if they decide to set up in your yard during winter, you could be dealing ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

Consumers now have an array of “natural” insect repellents from which to choose. These are made from benign-sounding plant extracts or oils such as citronella oil, soybean oil, peppermint oil, ...

Wasps are real party poopers. First, you spot one and the next thing you know, your deck seems inundated by these pesky invaders. Honey bees, yellow jackets and paper wasps are the most common ...

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. As we head toward the heart of mosquito- and tick-bite ...

As humanity experiences relentless pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, there is an urgent need for new tools to use against those beasts — because they keep getting ...

A new study suggests that increasing temperatures could diminish the effectiveness of natural insect repellents. Researchers found that when exposed to heat, a mosquito pain receptor known as TRPA1 ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...