ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In Florida, mosquitoes can seem like a constant problem. Recently, the Florida Department of Health confirmed two cases of dengue in Orange County. Recommended Videos DEET is an ...

Every year, an estimated one-third of the U.S. population uses deet-based products to fend off biting bugs like ticks and mosquitoes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Deet has been ...

Mosquitoes. Ticks. With just a few bites, pesky bugs can ruin an outdoor event. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevention is key to avoiding bug bites. So, Consumer ...

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 ...

As much as we love summer, no one loves the pesky biting bugs that come with it. Insect repellents with Deet are widely used to keep them at bay but many people are still concerned about its main ...

Common bug sprays may affect the formation of egg cells during pregnancy, scientists have warned. DEET, chemically named N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is an active ingredient in many insect repellents.

SEATTLE — Check out any pharmacy, sporting goods store or browse around online you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents. They all claim to thwart pesky, and sometimes dangerous, bugs ...

Spraying insect repellents made with scary-sounding chemicals on your kids may give you pause. But experts say that repellents registered with the Environmental Protection Agency—including those ...

To protect yourself against ticks, which can spread Lyme disease and other nasty illnesses, experts recommend that you take some basic precautions while tromping through the woods or playing in your ...

We found the best mosquito repellent products for bite-free summer adventures. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. “When choosing a ...