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The EPA recently approved a new pesticide known as isocycloseram. The chemical’s approval has drawn backlash from ...

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Millions of innocent honeybees were reportedly killed off in South Carolina this month by a potent insecticide that was designed to control mosquito populations and prevent Zika virus transmission.

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

As many major cities have discovered, bed bug infestations can be notoriously difficult to eradicate. Bed bugs can survive indefinitely on the human organic material that collects in mattresses and ...

My friend Roni and I were discussing an upcoming heavy pruning on her pine trees, which are growing into power lines. She said she was planning on using a systemic insecticide containing imidacloprid ...

Fels-Naptha soap, available in grocery stores, is an effective nontoxic insecticide. This insect spray is economical and environmentally safe for indoors or in the garden. You can use it for soft ...