Emma Grace Crumbley

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate McGregor |Emma Grace Crumbley

Mosquitoes are the kind of annoyance that can deter you from spending time outdoors in the evening. Even if you've used bug spray and lit a citronella candle, it seems that few things can really repel the pesky bugs. However, just like certain plants can deter hungry deer, there are a few varieties that can protect you from getting bitten this summer. Plants that repel mosquitoes are often fragrant varieties like herbs; basil, mint, and lavender are all herbs that mosquitoes are known to avoid.

3 weeks ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Kate McGregor |Emma Grace Crumbley

Kate McGregor, Emma Grace Crumbley14 May 2025 at 3:24 pm·4-min read"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Home maintenance is a year-round endeavor. While some tasks, like leaf raking and gutter cleaning, are highly seasonal and can be done on the spot, others require advanced planning to be effective.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate McGregor |Emma Grace Crumbley

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Home maintenance is a year-round endeavor. While some tasks, like leaf raking and gutter cleaning, are highly seasonal and can be done on the spot, others require advanced planning to be effective. Backyard pests, despite not being a nuisance until the warmer months of spring and summer, require preventative measures ASAP to be kept at bay after their dormant season ends.

2 months ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Anna Mahan |Emma Grace Crumbley

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Everyone already knows that gnats are a nuisance. After talking to Emma Grace Crumbley, an entomologist at Mosquito Squad, aka, an insect expert, we at Country Living are adding the adjective nasty to our list of descriptors for the tiny flying pests that tend to hover over full trash cans, sink drains, and even houseplants, especially come summer.