Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Deet is the most widely used insect ...

When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer, you might reach for a can of insect repellent to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, perhaps one with DEET. Have you ever wondered what ...

When picking out the right bug repellent to protect you against mosquitos this coming year, make sure to choose wisely. That ...

MASSACHUSETTS — In EEE conditions like these, you’d better use an effective mosquito repellent. But what’s effective? And what’s safe? Do you need DEET? We asked Massachusetts State Epidemiologist Dr.

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

"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 ...

The next great insect repellent might come from a strain of bacteria that lives inside a common parasitic worm. A study published Wednesday in Science Advances has found that a compound derived from ...

Do you hate mosquitoes but prefer not to use deet? While deet has a well-established safety record, Consumer Reports’ tests show that you have some other safe and effective options, including ...

In EEE conditions like these, you’d better use an effective mosquito repellent. But what’s effective? And what’s safe? Do you need DEET? We asked Massachusetts State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown ...