Researchers in a new study found that mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of DEET with food, and even become ...

Either way, DEET remains the most effective, safe topical mosquito repellent. If you’re headed to a region with a malaria ...

A new study has revealed that mosquitoes may be capable of learning to associate the widely used insect repellent DEET with a ...

Anyone considering outdoor activities and jubilances during the summer were warned of the creepy-crawly insects that tended to fester and infect people with diseases. People were highly encouraged to ...

Don't give up on DEET or insect repellent. But in the right situation, mosquitoes are smart enough to seek out the smell, a ...

A recent review published in PLOS Pathogens discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

Disease-carrying insects are no longer confined to the tropics or to a short summer season. From mosquitoes and ticks to the so-called kissing bug, a growing body of research shows that these vectors ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. A holistic approach known as "Plant Health Care" starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. Host Kim Todd and the panel of ...

Can Silicon Valley solve California's mosquito problem? Google is seeking federal approval to unleash millions of ...

How to keep insects, weeds and diseases out of your South Louisiana garden Dan Gill, The Times-Picayune garden columnist May 24, 2018 4 min to read Green, spiny io caterpillar, magnolia scale, spider ...