No matter where you live, it’s likely you’ll encounter mosquitoes when temperatures rise. Mosquitoes tend to flock to warm, wet conditions, and standing water offers a breeding ground for these pesky ...

It’s bad enough dealing with mosquitoes outside all summer long, but that pesky buzz near your ear when you’re enjoying a relaxing evening on the couch can be maddening. Not to mention the itchy red ...

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 ...

Spraying pesticides can have unintended impacts on important pollinator species. Researchers are trying to find ways to quell growing mosquito populations that spread disease without putting ...

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 ...

Just like clockwork, when humidity and temperatures rise mosquitos appear. The best way to get rid of mosquitos in your house is to prevent them from ever getting inside. But unless you never open a ...