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 ...

No one wants to discover bed bugs in their home. If you've ever experienced the itchy red rash those critters cause, you'll want to be rid of them as soon as possible. But can you kill bed bugs using ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow with plenty of sunlight, water, and nutrient-rich soil, but pests are always a potential issue. Several types of pests have a taste for tomato plants and may cause ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you're sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents all claiming to thwart pesky and sometimes ...

Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents, all claiming to thwart pesky - and sometimes dangerous - bugs like ...

Our world is home to humans and many other living beings. Every living being serves a purpose. Even seemingly unwanted flying insects, such as mosquitoes, provide pollination and serve as food to ...

Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents, all claiming to thwart pesky — and sometimes dangerous — bugs like ...