When the warmer months come, most people enjoy relaxing outdoors and watching the sunset, or perhaps having an evening barbeque with friends. Unfortunately, insects seem to have the same idea, and ...

June is here, and with it comes backyard BBQs, late-night lounging and all the outdoor fun we’ve been waiting for. But nothing ruins a relaxing summer evening faster than an unexpected swarm of ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it OK for the environment to use an electric bug zapper to keep the mosquitoes at bay in summer? – Beth L., Medford, MA With summer comes, many of us seek solutions to combat the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nothing dampens the great outdoors quite like the buzzing, bugging and bites of insects. Often bothersome and sometimes deadly, ...

Warm weather is here, and it’s the best time of year to head outside, fire up the barbecue and spend a day at the pool. Whether the weekend of your dreams involves a grill-out with neighbors or a solo ...

Both bug vacuums and bug zappers can be useful, depending on how you plan to use them. A well-placed electric zapper can attract and kill hundreds or thousands of insects. This can be perfect for ...