To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...

you can go the natural route by creating a DIY mosquito repellent with essential oils. Extensive research has been done on the efficacy of certain essential oils in repelling mosquitoes ...

At the other end of the spectrum, they are vectors for diseases responsible for more human fatalities than any other animal on Earth. To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of ...

Mosquito-killing electric rackets and bare hands cannot wipe them out. Mosquito-repellent creams fail miserably. If we kill ten, we find a whole platoon waiting to pounce on us. Even in well-off ...

Let’s explore five effective ways to repel mosquitoes naturally. One of the most popular and effective natural mosquito repellents is essential oils, particularly those derived from plants like ...

More than just a kitchen herb, rosemary's woody, aromatic scent doubles as a natural fly repellent. Bonus: it adds flavour to your meals and beauty to your garden. 3. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum ...

At the other end of the spectrum, they are vectors for diseases responsible for more human fatalities than any other animal on Earth. To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of ...

At the other end of the spectrum, they are vectors for diseases responsible for more human fatalities than any other animal on Earth. To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus has been found to be the most effective natural mosquito repellent. Studies have also shown that citronella can provide a bit of protection. You may also hear about the ...

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest control method. The "toxic male ...