In April 2021, many internet users encountered a seemingly clever trick to deter wasps and yellow jackets from entering their mailboxes: Simply place a few dryer sheets inside. This piece of advice ...

Spiders are common guests inside our homes. While many spiders are harmless, some of us may find them to be a nuisance or to be creepy. Additionally, some species of spider, such as the brown recluse ...

Ticks are tiny bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are hundreds of varieties. Many carry bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illnesses, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme ...

In the same vein as the oft-asserted claim that leaving bottles of water on one's lawn will keep dogs from using that space as their personal lavatory is the belief that see-thru plastic bags filled ...

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

Bid goodbye to mosquitoes in your garden. From basil to marigolds to nasturtiums, these plants are nature's bug repellents. Basil as a plant is particularly effective against a certain pest called the ...

In the battle of you versus blood-sucking bugs, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent painful, itchy mosquito bites this summer. That usually means protecting yourself with more ...

Mosquitos are most active at night, which is when campers need light and are most likely to be charging gadgets. The Evo Repel was designed with these facts in mind, as it combines a mosquito repeller ...