Wasps are, generally, always unwelcome guests in our backyards, and we are always looking for ways to ward them off. While there's many tricks that promise to help keep wasps away, from putting coins ...

Deet. Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus. What are these things anyway? Where do they come from? Which work best and which are safe? Here’s what CR has found after years of testing and hundreds of ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

Wasps are real party poopers. First, you spot one and the next thing you know, your deck seems inundated by these pesky invaders. Honey bees, yellow jackets and paper wasps are the most common ...

To prevent mosquito bites and lessen the risk of catching the Zika virus, more than half of Americans plan to purchase an insect repellent this year. The World Health Organization says the best way to ...