Stink bugs are just aggravating: They don't bite, but they smell awful if you crush them when trying to get rid of them. So, rather than attacking them with a fly swatter, try one of these DIY stink ...

I’ve previously shared the Good News about mosquito dunks, which stop mosquitoes from being able to breed in standing water. For the third year running, I am using dunks to create what’s sometimes ...

Summers in D.C. can be a little brutal — not just the heat and humidity, but the MOSQUITOS. After a very warm winter this year (January and February were both the third-warmest on record), this could ...

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 ...

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Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fruit flies are a warm-weather pest we all face eventually, and they can even pop well into the fall ...

Summer is my favorite season for all the obvious reasons—I love a good hike, camping, pool time, and cookouts. But I often pay a very itchy price for spending most of my time outside in the summer.

One stubborn ant marching across the kitchen counter can spark a full-blown war. Most people reach for a pricey chemical spray without thinking twice, but a better solution sits quietly in the cabinet ...

Warm weather is prime time to relax and entertain outside, but mosquitoes have an unpleasant way of crashing the party. The best mosquito traps draw the blood-sucking insects away from you and ...

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 ...