Pasco County Mosquito Control is asking residents to help stop mosquitoes before they have a chance to multiply. The district is hosting a free tire drop-off week for residents, ...

You work hard to make your backyard inviting, then spend every warm evening slapping at your ankles. The surprise is that one decorative feature, a small water element that looks harmless, can quietly ...

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

An overabundance of a wetland plant is wreaking havoc at a freshwater marsh pond in northern San Rafael. The dense vegetation in the 20-acre pond managed by the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District ...

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. These green ...

Most people recover from Dengue fever, which is caused by a virus transmitted from the Asian tiger mosquito, but some infected individuals experience serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure, ...

As warmer weather approaches, the Southeast may see a rise in insect activity, with mosquitoes and ticks posing health ...

AMES, Iowa – Recent flooding throughout the state might give mosquito populations a boost. But, then again, it might not. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water and spend the first stages of their ...