The oil of citronella has long been touted as a mosquito repellent. That said, does growing the plant in your garden do ...

If it seems like mosquitoes bite you more than other people, they very well might. Studies show that around 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

These plants emit a potent onion-like aroma that drives away insects like aphids ... are resilient flowers that repel various pests, including mosquitoes and beetles. Geranium extract is frequently ...

These thick mats may also crush other existing aquatic plants that provide shelter and food sources to wildlife. Keep in mind that water lettuce attracts mosquitoes. A mat of invasive water lettuce ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

But don’t take our word for it. We also have included an Ask the Experts section with insights and comments on Texas native plants from educators at Sam Houston State University, the University of ...

No fear of cockroaches or monster mosquitoes! No need to start anti-malarial medication before your trip but be warned! During the summer months, Ireland is home to the mosquito’s most annoying ...

Dr Chester says some animals might be sensitive to citronella products like candles, used to repel mosquitoes from an area. But she says generally, they won't be harmful. Citronella plants ...

By Jancee Dunn I was on the phone with a friend the other day, and because I can’t sit still, I started to dust the leaves on my sprawling bird of paradise plant. This is nice, I thought ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The sucking season is upon us, with warm weather and heavy rain providing the perfect spawning conditions for mosquitoes to launch ...

Is it more sustainable to grow your own? In Meru, a town in eastern Kenya, a lush, leafy plant sways over the landscape. Benjamin Mutembei, a Meru resident, is growing the Plectranthus barbatus ...

Natural 'biopesticide' against malaria mosquitoes successful in early field tests Powder made from dead bacterial cells also kills mosquitoes resistant to chemical pesticides Date: December 4 ...