You won't find wasps intruding on your space if the usual problem areas reek of this essential oil. Its pungent odor ...

Wasps are, generally, always unwelcome guests in our backyards, and we are always looking for ways to ward them off. While there's many tricks that promise to help keep wasps away, from putting coins ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

Pests are an unavoidable part of life, and your kitchen is their favorite destination. With its constant supply of food and warmth, it's a beacon for everything from ants to flies ...

Wasps are real party poopers. First, you spot one and the next thing you know, your deck seems inundated by these pesky invaders. Honey bees, yellow jackets and paper wasps are the most common ...

There’s nothing quite like sitting outside in the summer, reading a book or enjoying a refreshing drink in a comfy chair or hammock. But often, you find yourself batting away at unwanted guests like ...

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. As we head toward the heart of mosquito- and tick-bite ...

A cheap, natural compound has been found to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks as effectively as DEET. Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree (Humiria balsamifera) ...