Mosquitoes are not a welcome visitor to the backyard, and you may be looking for ways to keep them out. This easy-to-grow herb may be the solution you need.

While no reported cases of the West Nile virus have been reported throughout Montgomery County, parts of the area will see precautionary measures taken this week. According to the county’s public health office,

China is experiencing a chikungunya outbreak with thousands of cases reported in the south over two weeks. Cases have jumped to 4,014 as of Friday.

It's that time of year. The buzz of mosquitoes is in the air, and people wonder, "Where are these bloodsuckers coming from?"

We're in the heart of mosquito season in Illinois. Here are tips for dealing with mosquitos before and after they bite.

Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors like black, navy and red can stand out to a mosquito. Research has shown that mosquitoes are more attracted to the color black, but there has been little additional research into why this is the case.

When going outside, use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. These scents are effective against mosquitoes. Citronella and other mosquito-repellent candles repel mosquitoes to a degree, but according to WebMD.com, it's not a serious solution for the problem.

Officials are keeping an eye on a new mosquito-borne illness. Pittsburgh will release an annual report on its vehicle fleet, which one city councilman calls “a hot mess.” Here’s why state parks see high levels of bacteria every now and then. Plus, meet the first-ever inductees named to the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.