Spring beauty is fleeting, and so is the opportunity to stop scale insects that live on the bark of magnolia trees and suck their sap. “With scale insects, timing is everything,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Summer is the season for insect bites. Many local doctors are reporting an increase in kids being treated for tick bites and infected mosquito bites, so we wanted to break down some reminders from the ...

In the thick of summer, you worry about getting bitten by mosquitoes and ticks. While you're out and about at outdoor get-togethers, bugs will be lurking around waiting to feast on you. If there's one ...

I’m Making a Natural Bug Spray – And You Can Too! demonstrates how to create an effective, eco-friendly insect repellent using simple, natural ingredients. The video provides step-by-step instructions ...

Spraying insect repellents made with scary-sounding chemicals on your kids may give you pause. But experts say that repellents registered with the Environmental Protection Agency—including those ...

Key Points Creating a fake wasp nest can keep these pests, who are very territorial, away from your house.With just a brown paper bag, tape, and string you can make one in less than five ...

Anyone considering outdoor activities and jubilances during the summer were warned of the creepy-crawly insects that tended to fester and infect people with diseases. People were highly encouraged to ...

Best DEET-free bug spray: Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Best DEET bug spray: Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent Nothing ruins time spent outdoors while camping, hiking or relaxing in the ...