Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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They are a sign of summer, especially here in Houston. Citronella candles and torches lit up in an effort to keep blood sucking mosquitoes at bay. Citronella is actually an essential oil derived from ...

As spring arrives, I think that there is a recipe that bears repeating. Last summer was the first year I was able to have blooming flowers in my gardens without the deer eating them as soon as they ...

In the face of growing dengue numbers (over 2,000 recorded cases of dengue infections in the Delhi-NCR region), adopting preventive measures is paramount. Discover how citronella oil should be used, ...

An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus ...