Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg production—especially invasive species like the Asian tiger mosquito, which target humans. The most effective ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

Q: I have always used electric bug zappers to try to control mosquitoes and biting insects. I want to find another method which does not use as much electricity. What options do I have and which are ...

Nothing can ruin a summer night quite like itchy mosquito bites, especially if you’re someone they find to be “tasty.” Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the ...

Culex Pipiens mosquitos collected by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District at Seymour Park in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood wait to be tested on July 19, 2018. Hector Amezcua ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

Mosquitoes carry dangerous diseases, making protection vital. Natural scents from plants like citronella, peppermint, lavender, lemon balm, basil, and ...

Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween. The Mexican free-tailed bats living in the Phoenix Bat Cave primarily eat larger prey ...