A light pass of the hand … then a frenetic wave. … A purposeful slap follows. Got 'em! Such is being outdoors in Louisiana, particularly in steamy summer, when we're prey No. 1 of the small but sneaky ...

Getting rid of bugs in your vegetable garden naturally starts with prevention and simple care. Check your plants often so you ...

Q: I once spent a summer unloading ships across Onslow Beach, part of Camp Lejeune. I took the Marines’ advice to use Avon Skin So Soft and I swallowed a garlic gel tab every day. I was not bothered ...

It’s a summertime dilemma — you want to douse yourself in bug repellant to keep off the pesky — and sometimes disease-causing — critters, but you also worry about whether all those sprays are ...