If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos ...

The St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement said 20 pools of mosquitoes tested positive in June, which is three times the number from last year.

Q. I have “skeeter syndrome” and have lived with it since childhood. While others put on perfume when dressing to go out, I douse myself with “eau de DEET” with either OFF or Cutter.

After months of testing, here are the three bug sprays that stood out above the rest. So nice and light, you might forget you ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus extract is a plant-based ingredient shown to prevent mosquito bites. Learn about how this repellent compares to others.

Best insect repellents for mosquitoes and more Since DEET was the preferred active ingredient among the experts we consulted, we’ve included highly rated DEET insect repellents.

In fact, they assert it can be as effective, if not more so, than DEET, one of most common active ingredients in commercial insect repellents.

Currently, the most effective tick repellents contain ingredients like DEET and permethrin, which are safe when used as directed but are not benign or ideal, and some people simply don't like to ...

Picaridin is regarded as a safe and highly effective propeller ingredient and has been able to win a rat race against DEET most of the time because of its not too intense scent.

DEET is often used as a point of comparison for studies investigating alternatives. Studies show that, provided they are used according to direction, DEET products are safe and effective.

A state prison inmate's mail was covered in bug spray. Two convictions followed in Erie DEET, the active ingredient in insect repellent, can be sprayed on paper and then eaten or smoked, producing ...

Q: Everyone says that the DEET in bug spray is awful, but my own research seems to suggest that it’s well-tested and safe. Am I giving myself a little bit of cancer every time I use it? A spritz ...