Mosquito season is returning to the Northeast, and with it comes not only a surge in buzzing pests but also perennial debates about whether spraying them is safe. At the center of this controversy is ...

Choosing a safe but potent insect repellent to protect against mosquito- and tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile Virus and dengue fever can be challenging due to the many products on ...

The hoot of a great horned owl. The munching of a mule deer enjoying grass. The crunching of your feet on the sandy soil. To any hiker, these sounds enhance the joy of being outdoors. But the ...

That familiar buzz and bite means mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist. Swiger said the species present and whether mosquitoes are simply a nuisance or a ...

The summer months means spending more time outside doing the things you love. But, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a weekend by the lake, many of these seasonal outdoor activities pose a challenge ...

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Few things are more annoying than coming home from your weekend trip or outdoor happy hour covered in mosquito bites. First order of business: figuring out how to get rid of mosquito bites. While the ...

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SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

Mosquito bites are irritating at best and vectors for disease at worst. Depending on what country you are in, they can ...