Mosquitoes are the kind of annoyance that can deter you from spending time outdoors in the evening. Even if you've used bug spray and lit a citronella candle, it seems that few things can really repel ...

Your mosquito-repelling plants aren't working. It's likely because you've yet to pair them with methods to make the most of ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

There is nothing better than being in the garden at this time of year. With warm days and nights, everything grows lustily, and the garden flows and swells with both floral and edible harvests. But ...

While everyone knows that slathering yourself with a spray that contains DEET can effectively keep mosquitoes at bay, plenty of articles and lists online also offer other solutions — including ...

As we slide into summer, it’s important to consider those pesky mosquitoes and how to keep them away from you. Aside from being a nuisance, the unwanted insects can also carry diseases. In fact, ...

You may not be aware, but Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day. It isn’t a day to celebrate mosquitoes. Instead, it marks the discovery, made in 1897 by the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross, that female ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People sometimes talk about using plants to deter summertime pests like mosquitoes. While the plants certainly are not harmful to have sitting on the porch, and may ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

If you're tired of battling mosquitoes and other pesky insects in your home, these insect-repellent plants are a natural, effective, and eco-friendly solution. While chemical controls like sprays, ...