Vanilla extract is temporarily effective since it can mask the odor of the chemicals that mosquitoes use to find humans. Try other alternatives like eliminating stagnant water, planting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The warm weather also means that people are more likely to get bitten by mosquitoes while enjoying the outdoors. Locals at Sequiota Park said they have been feeling the ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno is getting a lot of buzz for all the wrong reasons. The city has landed on pest control company Orkin's list of the top 50 worst cities when it comes to mosquitoes. Los ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is getting hotter as summer draws near, which means mosquitoes are out and about. Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying, but the insects can also pose health risks by spreading ...

Marigolds plants alone won’t keep mosquitoes away, as their scent isn’t concentrated enough. Marigolds help gardens by attracting pest-controlling insects and improving pollination. To truly reduce ...

SAN ANTONIO — Mosquitoes are emerging in San Antonio and surrounding communities as rainy weather continues to create breeding grounds for the pests. “When we have a whole lot of rain like we’ve had, ...

At some point, you have almost certainly encountered the dreaded mosquito. These irritating insects can quickly ruin any gathering, whether a simple game of catch or a backyard barbecue. As the days ...