Getting rid of mosquitoes near your home can seem impossible, but the key is to minimize their breeding grounds so fewer of them are in your surroundings. A DIY mosquito trap is one effective way to ...

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg production—especially invasive species like the Asian tiger mosquito, which target humans. The most effective ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

Who doesn’t love a backyard party that runs late into a warm summer night? Unfortunately, mosquitoes often crash, and these unwanted guests can be tough to banish. These mosquito traps and repellents ...

Mosquitoes in the yard are a nuisance and a potential health hazard. When you have excessive mosquito activity around your home, it can keep you from spending time outdoors and enjoying pleasant ...

Tiki Brand's Bite Fighter string lights are designed to establish a mosquito-free zone by releasing repellant from hanging pods — while adding ambience to your yard. Courtesy Tiki Brand With the hot ...

Don't let pests ruin your good times this summer. We’ve all been there. Sitting at the pool or having dinner with friends in the yard and suddenly we feel itchy. We scratch our arms or legs and notice ...

Q: What can I do about mosquitoes? My yard seems to get a lot of them all summer. A: The first step should always be to try to break the life cycle, because killing only the biting adults with typical ...

You may not be aware, but Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day. It isn’t a day to celebrate mosquitoes. Instead, it marks the discovery, made in 1897 by the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross, that female ...

This image provided by the USDA Agricultural Research Service shows a closeup of a mosquito on human skin. (USDA Agricultural Research Service via AP) With mosquito season buzzing closer, Clark County ...