As many major cities have discovered, bed bug infestations can be notoriously difficult to eradicate. Bed bugs can survive indefinitely on the human organic material that collects in mattresses and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’re grossed out ...

Q: Please recommend a ready to use houseplant spray containing insecticidal soap or pyrethrin that you suggested using to get patio plants ready to move indoors. I have several large geraniums, doing ...

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

If you're spending time outside, you should use bug spray to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes and ticks. Some repellents work better than others — products with DEET and PMD tend to be best for ...

Summer is here and with it comes the bugs — mosquitoes and ticks in particular. Bites from either can cause nasty illnesses. So what’s the best way to protect yourself? Dr. Jennifer Mitty, Infectious ...