Ticks are tiny bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are hundreds of varieties. Many carry bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illnesses, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme ...

Time outdoors is time well spent—at least in my opinion—especially when local weather patterns cooperate or when it’s not too hot to work outside. For the most part, my weekends are devoted to ...

Discover the top 15 plants that naturally repel mosquitoes in your garden! From fragrant lavender to vibrant marigolds, these beautiful plants not only enhance your outdoor space but also keep pesky ...

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Spiders are common guests inside our homes. While many spiders are harmless, some of us may find them to be a nuisance or to be creepy. Additionally, some species of spider, such as the brown recluse ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

Native North Americans have long adorned themselves and their homes with fragrant sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata), a native plant used in traditional medicine, to repel biting insects, and mosquitoes ...

With the help of very high-power laser beams, researchers at the University of Rochester have created micro and nanostructures that turn metals black and make their surfaces very easy to keep clean ...

As soon as the weather warms up, the mosquitos arrive in droves. Nothing ruins a backyard BBQ faster than swatting at the bugs lingering around your ankles while also trying to enjoy the great ...