Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mosquitoes are a total buzzkill when it comes to outdoor activities. While numerous sprays, bracelets, candles, bug zappers, and ...

Mosquitoes are the kind of annoyance that can deter you from spending time outdoors in the evening. Even if you've used bug spray and lit a citronella candle, it seems that few things can really repel ...

We've all been there: watching the sunset in your backyard, by a bonfire, or on the balcony after a perfect summer day, when suddenly: bzzz. A mosquito whines in your ear or worse, appears on your ...

Scientists discovered a smell receptor in mosquitoes that detects the plant compound borneol and triggers an immediate ...

Mosquitoes do not need an invitation. They slip in quietly, usually right when you are finally relaxed. It could be late evening, a cup of tea nearby, windows open for fresh air. Then comes the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Do you have any suggestions for plants that repel mosquitoes? I live in the ...

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in Southeast Texas, especially during the warmer months, is forced to contend with one of nature’s most extreme annoyances — the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Plenty of plants have a reputation for keeping mosquitoes away—including fragrant lavender, beloved for its easy-growing nature and aromatic foliage and flowers. But can you use lavender plants in ...

Adding mosquito-repelling plants to your garden or home can provide a natural and pleasant-smelling alternative to chemical repellents. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they can carry ...