Author

Beatriz Nava

With training in professional copy editing, Beatriz Nava is an editor at Biology Insights who covers low-toxicity pest management. She previously worked on the copy desk for a trade magazine publisher, preparing technical articles for print.

Can I Use Citronella Candles Indoors?Safety
What Smells Do Spiders Like and What Scents Repel Them?Bugs
What Attracts Mosquitoes & How to Use It to Kill Them Bugs
Why Do Flies Swarm Me and How Can I Stop Them?Bugs
Are Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Harmful to Humans?Safety
Does Bug Spray Stop Ticks? What Actually Works Safety
What Bites Through Clothes? Insects and How to Stop Them Safety
What Is Wolf Urine Used for as a Deterrent?Mammals
Do Spiders Hate Mint? The Science Behind the Repellent Bugs
What Do Chiggers Hate? Proven Ways to Repel Them Bugs
What Smells Do Crickets Hate?Bugs
What Kills Crickets Naturally? Safe and Effective Methods Gardening
Is Skunk Smell Harmful to Humans?Safety
Does Baby Powder Keep Snakes Away?Reptiles
Do Spiders Hate Eucalyptus? The Science Explained Bugs
Does Peppermint Oil Actually Repel Lizards?Reptiles
How Harmful Are House Flies to Humans?Bugs
Why Do Gnats Fly Around Your Face? And How to Stop Them Bugs
Why Do Gnats Bite at Night and How to Prevent It Bugs
How to Avoid Mosquitoes: What Actually Works Bugs
Mosquito Bites Through Clothes: How to Protect Yourself Safety
Do Bears Like Peppermint or Is It a Deterrent?Mammals
Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bats?Mammals
How to Use Lemon as a Mosquito Repellent Safety
What to Eat (and Avoid) to Keep Mosquitoes Away Nutrition
What Kills Hornets Naturally? Effective Non-Chemical Methods Bugs
What Chemical Kills Snakes Instantly?Chemistry
Does Permethrin Repel or Kill Mosquitoes?Drugs
How to Get Rid of Sand Mites and Prevent Bites Bugs
What Is the Best Tick Repellent for Humans?Safety