Many southern homes sport light blue painted porch ceilings to deter unwanted insects and spirits, so we asked an ...

Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) have posed a problem in the United States since Colonial times. Colonists brought these pests with them on sailing ships. Once here, these biting insects flourished until ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

Safari is full of off-road concepts, but this year we got to take them for a spin. These are our favorites, and the ones that missed the mark.

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Located at the southern end of La Crosse, the marshes and swamps around Goose Island are accessible by boat (follow the ...

Though not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it is the most common tick-borne infection in New York City and in the United States, according to the city Department of Health. The yearly number of Lyme ...

The key to a better outdoor space starts with the right gearBy Anna KocharianWith summer around the corner, now is a good ...

Marvel at this small but powerful pet hair scraper, flight attendant-approved travel pillow and spinning makeup brush cleaner ...

The quirky public art pieces along Route 66 are part time capsule, part creative canvas. From fiberglass giants to a man-made ...

Rodents and larger insects can also create holes in the ground that are perfect spaces for snake nests. These holes can be found embedded in grass, in piles of dirt or sand, or under piles of logs or ...