"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's something oddly satisfying and quintessentially summer about that zapping sound, isn't there?

As summer approaches, so does the influx of pesky insects that can turn a pleasant evening outdoors into a battle against buzzing nuisances. To reclaim your outdoor spaces without resorting to harmful ...

When it comes to battling mosquitoes, tons of people go for bug zappers to give those pesky blood suckers the fate they deserve - over 1.75 million of these devices are sold each year in the U.S. But ...

When it comes to battling mosquitoes, tons of people go for bug zappers to give those pesky blood suckers the fate they deserve — over 1.75 million of these devices are sold each year in the U.S. But ...

Green bottle of OFF! brand insect repellent on an outdoor table - Miro Vrlik Photography/Shutterstock When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer ...