Can pine cones really keep pests out of your garden? Learn how to use them as a natural deterrent for cats, slugs, and more.

Consumer Reports tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people, using real mosquitoes.

Can the bees be saved? Are bugs and insects different? Will insect protein ever be a thing? A leading bug expert answers all your creepy-crawly questions. In our latest Ask an Expert Anything, ...

Janay Reece came back home to Baltimore to join WJZ in August 2023. Before coming back to the Charm City, Janay was a morning anchor and reporter for WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. She joined the WDBJ7 morning ...

Adding lamps, string lights, and other outdoor lighting is a great way to make your yard and porch look charming and inviting, and security lights can of course be important for safety. The problem: ...

In the summer, many people turn to mosquito repellents to reduce the insects' buzzing and bites. One solution that has become increasingly popular in recent years is the Thermacell device, which ...

If someone offered you money to eat a bug, would you do it? For many Boiseans the answer has been a resounding yes when they encountered the pop-up bug-eating contest that's been present in downtown ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

This video examines the wide range of insects found in a typical backyard and the roles they serve. The footage breaks down where different insects live, what they feed on, and how they interact with ...

FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Farmville man is facing multiple felony assault charges after police say he released insect foggers inside a home, injuring three people. Farmville police arrested ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing its Family Safety parental control service to block Windows users from launching Google Chrome and other web browsers. Family Safety helps parents monitor ...

A Mississippi State University medical entomologist has gained social media fame for his "Bug World" videos. Jerome Goddard's videos focus on disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and lice.