UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to researchers at Penn State who found insect damage on ...

The oil that is extracted from the lemon eucalyptus tree is an effective natural insect repellent. The plant contains citronella, which you probably recognize as a popular mosquito repellent. It’s a ...

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Australia has given us many fine things: Margot Robbie and Chris Hemsworth, Tyrell’s Old Patch Shiraz – and even Rob Machado, the standout surfer who is something of a celebrity along the North County ...

SAN DIEGO — Residents of Scripps Ranch are growing increasingly concerned about the presence of lerp, a protective cover produced by larvae of Psyllid bugs, on Eucalyptus trees in the area. Lerp ...

People use a hose to extinguish a palm tree during the Sunset fire on Vista Street in Hollywood on Jan. 8. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Faced with more drought and increasingly frequent ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

A new survey has determined that the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum’s collection of eucalyptus trees and shrubs is the most diverse anywhere outside of Australia. The finding is the result of an inventory ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...