Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

Mosquitoes don’t just suck blood, they also suck the fun out of camping, and if you want to prevent both, you’ll need a mosquito repellent for camping. Repellent comes in various forms and formulas ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

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A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.