Do you love spending time outdoors once the weather warms up, but hate feeling like a mosquito magnet? It can take just a few seconds for them to zero in like you’re their catered lunch — which leaves ...

It’s often recommended that gardeners – especially elderly individuals – pursue their hobby early in the morning and evening to avoid the extreme heat of the day. Ironically, this is when mosquitoes ...

We've all been there: watching the sunset in your backyard, by a bonfire, or on the balcony after a perfect summer day, when suddenly: bzzz. A mosquito whines in your ear or worse, appears on your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While there are so many exciting things to look forward to as the weather warms up, there are also a few ...

Want more hummingbirds in your garden? These fragrant herbs offer beauty, flavor, and unexpected benefits that turn your yard ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls mosquitoes the “world’s deadliest animal.” It’s a weighty moniker for an insect that weighs just 2.5 milligrams, but it’s well deserved ...

There is nothing better than being in the garden at this time of year. With warm days and nights, everything grows lustily, and the garden flows and swells with both floral and edible harvests. But ...

As we slide into summer, it’s important to consider those pesky mosquitoes and how to keep them away from you. Aside from being a nuisance, the unwanted insects can also carry diseases. In fact, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Are there plants that can be grown in pots to help keep mosquitoes away from a ...