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Summertime comes with lengthy days, warm sunshine, beach visits, and beautiful greenery in the forest. However, summertime also comes with mosquitos, biting flies, and other insects that we consider ...

Not just pretty: chemical compounds in Beautyberry leaves are natural insect repellents. Warm weather brings out the big three of biting bugs: mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus, deer ticks that ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

A cheap, natural compound has been found to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks as effectively as DEET. Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree (Humiria balsamifera) ...

If mosquitoes, gnats, black flies and no-see-ums are driving you buggy, then consider cozying up to some lavender, marigolds or basil. Scientists question their overall effectiveness, but many ...

A CALIFORNIAN herbalist has shared his novel tip to deter pesky flies. His fly repellent is 100 percent free - all you need for this bug blocker is a clear plastic bag. Even better, this tip is ...

Gather the ingredients for your homemade bug spray. Catnip contains nepetalactone, which attracts cats but repels bugs naturally. Using dried catnip, which you can find for a few dollars at any pet ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

A new study suggests that increasing temperatures could diminish the effectiveness of natural insect repellents. Researchers found that when exposed to heat, a mosquito pain receptor known as TRPA1 ...