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 ...

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 ...

The presence of pesky insects can often put a damper on outdoor fun. While there are plenty of commercial insect repellents available, many of us are wary of the harsh chemicals they contain. Spraying ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ankles as they play in the grass, preventing you from sleeping with their ...

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 ...

Sick of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long? It's a pain, we know, but you don't have to surrender yourself to the itchy red bumps these pesky insects leave behind. Mosquito repellents ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short ...

Immo A. Hansen receives funding from the National Institute of Health. Hailey A. Luker receives funding from the National Institute of Health. Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come ...