In a matter of weeks, we’ll be relieved from swatting away mosquitoes during backyard barbeques. But that only means a new pest threat is ready to rear its head — pest management professionals know that overwintering insects and pests will be...

Have a mouse in the house? Almost all homeowners know the feeling of unease that accompanies finding mice or rodents in your home. Whether in the kitchen, attic, basement or dining room – a rodent sighting can incite surprise and fear in even the...

Dr. Richard Burlingame with Allylix, Inc., in Lexington, Kentucky presented the first evidence of an economically viable method of production of a grapefruit extract that is a powerful an insect repellent as any other insect repellent marketed today...

The insects that tortured Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain during the 2007 ALDS and helped the Indians advance to the AL Championship Series are a fact of life in Cleveland in the fall. Midges hatch on Lake Erie and descend upon the city in dense...

Every day, 49 million children attend school in the United States, served by nearly seven million teachers and staff. But they're not alone. Schools are also frequented by a number of pests including cockroaches, mice, dust mites and more, according...

When it comes to pests, Americans say mosquitoes, stinging insects and ticks cause them most concern during the summer, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of The National Pest Management Association (NPMA). More than...