A long hike through a lush forest, a twee picnic on a grassy field, a good read on a sandy beach—these are a few of our favorite summer things. Toss the buzzing and biting of mosquitos into the mix, ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

Build the best outdoor mosquito trap with simple ingredients and materials right at home. One of the low-cost mosquito traps that work, this will help control the mosquito population around your home.

Q: I have been told that a mixture of mouthwash, Epsom salts and stale beer can be sprayed around your landscape to keep mosquitoes away. What do you think? Sheila Jobe, email A: I think this is an ...