An innovative tsetse fly repellent technology in Kenya has enabled farmers to dream of better yields. The repellent comes in the form of collars and once the animals wear these, tsetse flies keep ...

A bite from a tsetse fly (pronounced set-si fly ... You may want to douse yourself in bug repellent after reading this.

There are many reasons that people use the common rue herb as a deterrent for flies and other flying insects inside the home.

If you want a steady supply of fruit fly-repellent cloves, you can grow your own clove tree outdoors, or even bring it inside as a houseplant. It grows best in full sun, although partial shade is ...

Tsetse fly. It transmits parasites that cause sleeping sickness in humans and Nagana disease in animals. [iStockphoto] Tsetse flies - which transmit tiny parasites that cause sleeping sickness in ...

And when ingested, it can be toxic to bugs like moths, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and bed bugs. To make a vinegar-based bug repellent, combine one cup of vinegar with three cups of water in a spray ...

I’ve tried various methods for keeping them out, including DIY fly traps using apple cider vinegar, and natural repellents like lavender and eucalyptus. The best defense, I’ve found ...

While moths aren’t a dangerous creepy-crawly to find in a home, they can be destructive, so it’s worth preventing or tackling a moth problem with moth repellents. Depending on the type of ...

If you want to avoid creepy-crawly ticks and still enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll need to use an effective tick repellent. We laid strips of tick repellent treated fabric underneath a tree to test ...