That wicked-looking critter is an enlarged image of a backyard mosquito. Science has confirmed that mosquitoes can carry and transmit diseases after having drawn blood from a diseased human. Avoiding ...

Or worse—you feel the familiar twinge of a mosquito bite and go in for the slap. While there are many ways to reduce the ...

As much rain as Texas has had the past few weeks will no doubt create a perfect storm for mosquitoes. Any standing water will ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your kitchen of bugs, but it could be the all-natural fix you need to ...

It may be obvious -- since many people use citronella-scented candles to try to repel mosquitoes -- but citronella plants are ...

Lemon balm contains a compound called citronellal, which has an effect similar to the mosquito repellent citronella. The lemony scent of lemon balm is also one that mosquitoes don’t love ...

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle ...

Spring through early summer is the perfect time to plan out your potted plants, and if you're hunting for a new addition to your garden this year, consider the citronella plant. Ideal for window ...

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist, Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., discusses all things mosquitoes – from types to tips to protect ...

Memorial Day weekend is May 25 through May 27, and we’re looking forward to the smell of burgers, sunscreen and citronella ...

The smell may fade over a couple of days so you may need to reapply it regularly.” Citronella is not only effective against ...

Here’s what doesn’t work—and what does. Citronella, an essential oil distilled from a type of lemongrass, has long been regarded as a “natural” mosquito repellent. Citronella oil is used ...