The insect repellent market sees opportunities in growing global concerns over vector-borne diseases and lifestyle shifts towards outdoor activities. Innovations in protection delivery systems, along ...

Why do mosquitoes still find their way through fabric despite layers of clothing? It is a question many have asked while battling persistent stings, sleepless nights and the growing burden of ...

Scientists have found a new way to repel and kill ticks and mosquitos using a natural ingredient found in grapefruit and cedar trees, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000 people ...

EPA-approved nontoxic nootkatone may also repel ticks, last as long as synthetic products The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has discovered and developed a new active ingredient ...

Researchers found that a Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) A1 stimulant, 2-methylthiazoline (2MT), act as a potent insect repellent in Drosophila. 2MT induces aversive behaviors via olfactory, ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With fluctuating weather patterns in the Coastal Bend, it's not surprising to see mosquitoes have returned with a vengeance. The city of Corpus Christi has updated its mosquito ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sick of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long? It's a pain, we know, but you don't have to surrender yourself to the ...