SPOKANE, Wash. - Mosquitoes are swarming the Spokane area earlier than usual this year, and scientists say standing water is ...

In fact, no home remedy is going to ward off pesky bugs as well as a mosquito repellent, and the best ones usually contain DEET (Diethyl-m-toluamide). Mosquitoes hate the stuff and, these days ...

With temperatures rising, people across the country are heading outdoors to garden, hike, swim and revel in the sunshine. But ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

Minnesota is known for its mosquitoes. Up north, it's our unofficial state bird, and even in the lake-deprived southeast region, this buzzing pest is a constant concern for hikers, campers and pretty ...

The sloppy spring is over, summer is just ahead. There are calm winds, summer sunshine, and fun for all just waiting for us. Fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, hiking, camping, exploring, and ...

A bite from an infected tick can land people in the hospital — and this summer, researchers are seeing even more ticks than normal ...

For outdoorsy Iowans, there's no better time than spring and summer to savour the joys of sizzling barbecues, relaxed picnics ...

Learn effective methods to control fleas and ticks in your home and yard, including chemical treatments, non-chemical options ...