Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flies on a kitchen work surface. - Milje Ivan/Shutterstock Summer and open windows can bring a plethora of flies into your home.

With summer sunshine comes the less-welcome arrival of mosquitoes, flies, moths, and fleas — the kinds of bugs that make evenings on the patio or prepping a fresh summer meal indoors feel a little ...

Certain plants can help deter pests, such as mosquitoes and flies, in the garden. These plants possess aromatic properties or essential oils that repel pests. Lavender, basil, catnip, mint, garlic, ...

Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won't be easy escaping critters ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselves quite at home. With a knack for gravitating toward ripe fruits, veggies and even stagnant drains, ...

Houseflies aren’t just annoying, they’re carriers of bacteria, pathogens, and viruses that can contaminate food and surfaces in your home. These pesky insects breed quickly and thrive in warm, moist ...