A video outlines how common mint-family herbs and bee balm repel mosquitoes, highlighting plant compounds and application ...

Extracts from these 13 plants may repel mosquitoes, but growing them isn’t enough.

Mosquitoes can ruin even the best summer gatherings. Ward off the swarms with mosquito repellent plants and these other tips.

Every year, the rainy season ushers in springtime, which is a welcome arrival. Rather less unwelcome is what spring—and then, eventually, the heat of summer—inevitably brings. Mosquitos buzz in, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I grow heaps of catnip in my garden, so when I read new research that suggests the plant's oil is as effective at repelling ...

Can Some Plants Repel Mosquitoes? Experts Weigh InChristopher Laszlo Bonis / 500px - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Do a ...

Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a growing market for ...

Mosquitoes have a talent for turning a peaceful evening at home into a tiny aerial battle. The buzz begins, the swatting ...

Mosquito-repelling plants are largely ineffective unless oils are extracted and used in concentrated forms. Removing standing water is crucial for mosquito control. A layered approach, including ...

A lot of gardeners buy so-called “citronella plants” each year (most often a type of scented geranium) because they believe the lemony scent repels mosquitoes. And the many citronella buyers who get ...

Mosquito-repelling plants offer minimal protection unless oils are extracted and applied directly. Effective mosquito control involves combining personal protection, habitat management, and ecological ...