What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

The Thermacell E65 is the best spatial mosquito repellent we’ve found. It’s one of the easiest tools for keeping mosquitoes from swarming. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter.

Snakes, often feared, play a vital role in controlling pests in gardens and backyards. Employing home remedies like mothballs ...

During summer in Louisiana, snakes become more and more active. Here's what to know about venomous copperheads and how to ...

An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile ...

NC Poison Control gets 10 times more calls about copperhead bites than all others combined. Here's keep them out of your yard ...

The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads — do not get high off the ground, Owens said. Copperheads — the venomous snake most likely to be seen around central North Carolina and the Triangle ...

Venomous snakes of Alabama So over the past few years we’ve established that people are moving in, and now we know people WANT to move in, so maybe we can do a little public-service work for our ...

In addition to repelling flies and other insects, these plants add beauty to pots on the porch and in your home. Important Note: Some fly-repelling plants are toxic for pets, so check for that warning ...

Use snake-repelling plants: Common snake repelling plants include marigolds, lemongrass, mother-in-law's tongue, wormwood, onion, and garlic.

You can see and touch live snakes at this MS World Snake Day event. Here's where and when 'It's about educating people about snakes' roles in out global ecosystems.