The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced last week that West Nile Virus has been detected in Mosquitos and in Humans in surrounding communities. One is a woman in her 60s with ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced two new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the ...

The risk of West Nile virus is now high in 47 communities across Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, and Worcester counties. The post Mass. health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus ...

State health officials have confirmed two additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts, bringing this year’s ...

The mosquito surveillance work in states like Texas, Florida, and California can raise the alarm for the rest of the country ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Sept. 19 two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year. Both are men in their 60s with likely exposure in ...

Worried about the sudden increase in eight-legged visitors? These houseplants are an effective first line of defence ...

WHO-recommended spatial repellents can cut mosquito bites by 50% (Image Source: Freepik) A new study has found that spatial repellents, lightweight paper-like sheets that release mosquito-repelling ...

Prevent mosquitoes from entering your home by sealing door and window cracks, repairing screens, and using door sweeps. Repel mosquitoes with essential oils, certain plants, and plug-in repellents.

Garlic is one of the key kitchen ingredients in an Indian household. Although it has a pungent odour, not only do people use it in cooking, but some even consume it raw early in the morning, claiming ...