An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus ...

Although bees can be helpful for gardens, if they nest and reproduce too close to your house, they can definitely pose a problem as the humans and pets in your home are at risk of getting stung.

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...

Here’s how to treat bites from bugs and lower the risk you’ll become their next meal. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer ...

PHOENIX — Police arrested two men after they sprayed bee repellent in a Phoenix Walmart store, forcing it to close for several hours. Phoenix police report that on August 29 around 9 p.m., 23-year-old ...

11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ALL RIGHT. WITH THE WEATHER WARMING UP, LOTS OF BUGS OUTSIDE. SO THAT MEANS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALSO STOCKING UP ON BUG SPRAY. CONSUMER REPORTS JUST RELEASED ITS LATEST RATINGS, ...

Camping is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the great outdoors. However, bees can be a major nuisance while camping, especially if you are allergic to their ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

Whether you’re having a backyard cookout or camping with your family, nothing puts a damper quite as fast as biting insects like mosquitoes, flies and ticks. To help keep bites at bay, the best bug ...

Warmer weather seems to stir up an internal primal desire for outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, it also stirs up swarms of insects, and let’s face it, large numbers of those bugs totally suck, both ...

A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.