Welcome to the L.A. Times Plants Newsletter, with a list of plant-related activities and events for August and links to articles you might have missed. But first, a few words about bats — those flying ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

As much as we all complain about mosquitoes, the truth is that they are part of our food web and are here to stay. They've been around for millions of years and provide food for many other animals, ...

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg production—especially invasive species like the Asian tiger mosquito, which target humans. The most effective ...

Swarms of mosquitoes are coming out to ruin some summer fun. Experts are getting reports of high mosquito activity, especially the northern parts of Wisconsin. Typically, mosquitoes are most active in ...

(The Conversation) – Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity this summer. Mosquito ...