Summertime comes with lengthy days, warm sunshine, beach visits, and beautiful greenery in the forest. However, summertime also comes with mosquitos, biting flies, and other insects that we consider ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

Deet. Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus. What are these things anyway? Where do they come from? Which work best and which are safe? Here’s what CR has found after years of testing and hundreds of ...

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.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With warmer temperatures comes bugs — and ticks and mosquitoes can be both annoying and dangerous. There are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito ...

A “buyer beware” from Consumer Reports when it comes to certain insect repellents. With a quick internet search, you can find easy DIY homemade insect repellent concoctions. The idea of using a ...

11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ALL RIGHT. WITH THE WEATHER WARMING UP, LOTS OF BUGS OUTSIDE. SO THAT MEANS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALSO STOCKING UP ON BUG SPRAY. CONSUMER REPORTS JUST RELEASED ITS LATEST RATINGS, ...

Some insects are more than just pesky especially when it comes to ones that spread disease. Malaria and other diseases are scary. However, it is even scarier when you realize how vulnerable we are ...

Choosing a safe but potent insect repellent to protect against mosquito- and tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile Virus and dengue fever can be challenging due to the many products on ...

Bugs are annoying, their bites can be painful and itchy, and the diseases they sometimes carry can be life-changing. To prevent all those issues, make sure to use an effective insect repellent.