A little more than a month ago, I was lamenting the fact we had barely enough insects around to keep a chameleon alive. I even wrote a column about that problem and spent good money on a device to ...

But what's the best way to ward off these pests? A new report, released Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group, finds that no one bug repellent works against every insect, but your best bets are ...

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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.

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 ...

Many of the insect repellents with top ratings in Consumer Reports’ tests contain deet, which has a well-established safety record. But if you hate mosquitoes and don’t want to use deet, our tests ...

What kind of insect repellent should I buy for my children? Warm weather means more kids are getting outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means ...

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 ...