"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 ...

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 ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

GOOD DEFENSE. EVERY YEAR, CONSUMER REPORTS, TESTS, LOTIONS, SPRAYS AND WIPES, INCLUDING PLANT BASED REPELLENTS ON REAL PEOPLE USING REAL MOSQUITOES TO FIND THE BEST INSECT REPELLENTS. A REPELLENT ...

To fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne diseases like Lyme and West Nile, you need an effective insect repellent. Consumer ...

THE BRANDS THAT WILL PROTECT YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER. EVERY YEAR, CONSUMER REPORTS, TESTS, LOTIONS, SPRAYS AND WIPES, INCLUDING PLANT BASED REPELLENTS ON REAL PEOPLE USING MOSQUITOES TO FIND THE BEST ...

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 ...