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 ...

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.

This DIY bug repellant balm has become a seasonal staple in my herbal cabinet, combining the gentle power of lemon balm with a blend of essential oils to naturally deter pesky insects. I recently made ...

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you're sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents all claiming to thwart pesky and sometimes ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

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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 ...