Applying insect repellent may sound like a simple task, but there are a few mistakes you can make that can make the repellent ...

Researchers are using machine learning to develop next-generation mosquito repellents that could outmatch DEET and ...

Lee County Mosquito Control District has a new way to lower the population of mosquitoes. The sterilized insect program sterilizes male backyard mosquitoes and doesn't require chemicals or pesticides.

Mosquitoes use their sense of smell and taste to find and feed on humans, spreading diseases like dengue. These sensory ...

In a recent study, researcher Anandasankar Ray at the University of California, Riverside, and his team employed machine ...

Get outside of the mosquito netting and prevent bug bites with the best bug repellents chosen by our experts. Cookouts, hikes and lounging by the pool might all be on your warm-weather wish list ...

Applauded for their organic and harmless characteristics, they have been employed for hundreds of years as a method to ward off insects. When it comes to mosquito repellent, there are several ...

A GARDENING expert has revealed the one flower you need to plant now — claiming it is “better than insect repellent” when it comes to keeping pests at bay. Chris Ware, of Climbing Wild Gardeners, ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves from the nests. If you have an issue with ants climbing up the trunks of ...

Tips for reducing the likelihood of bug bites include: use insect repellent when you’re outside, especially repellents that contain DEET. Be sure to test them on a small patch of skin first to ...

Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter A mosquito repellent made from forest products is being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support the country’s efforts against dengue. ...