Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mosquito on human arm - Iiievgeniy/Getty Images Global insect populations are declining at a rapid rate, but the same can't be ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Mosquitoes (i.e., the bane of our existence in the summer) are not only annoying, but they’re also known disease-carriers that can pose a considerable health risk. (Think: West Nile Virus). Which is ...

Being that I grew up in the humid climate of Virginia, mosquitos were my enemy No. 1. My family used every method imaginable to rid ourselves of them: burning citronella coils, lining our patio with ...

Now that we’re into the mosquito season and we’d like to enjoy family time outdoors, repelling mosquitoes is on all of our minds. None of us likes chemical-smelling mosquito repellents, so it’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...