From garden to mister, here’s how I DIYed a natural mosquito repellent spray from my catnip plants.

A catnip-based lotion performed as well as DEET in field trials on mosquitoes in Uganda, offering hope for a cheaper ...

Mosquitoes are the backyard guests that no one wants to welcome. Here is the gorgeous flower that doubles as a mosquito ...

This oil contains a powerful acid that has been shown to dehydrate mosquitoes. It may deter these pests for over an hour, buy ...

Mosquitoes are one of the worst pests. Fortunately, this essential oil is a natural solution to keep these insects away from ...

Grown and blended in eastern Uganda, this plant-based lotion cut mosquito landings by up to 95% in outdoor trials.

Mosquito repellents are key to protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and the pathogens they might carry. The most widely used active ingredient in insect repellents is N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, ...

Plant researchers from Wales and Uganda have collaborated on a community enterprise project in rural Uganda, becoming the ...

Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off the biting females, others ...

As much as we love summer, we aren’t looking forward to the teeny pests that come along with it. Mosquitoes may be small, but their ability to ruin a good time in the great outdoors is legendary. That ...

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Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors. A bite from a mosquito can be itchy ...