Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Tired of mosquitos? Try this homemade remedy. Notes: This will last about 80 days, depending on the severity of the rain. Re-spray as needed. This solution won’t kill any ...