Getting bug bites comes with the summer time territory. But spraying yourself down head to toe in some heavy duty chemical spray may not be doing you so good. Using products such as DEET spray can be ...

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Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender, ...

If buzzing, biting pests are killing your patio vibes, give them the boot with one of these top mosquito repellents.

There's an easy and affordable way to rid your home of house flies using this essential oil that happens to smell great while ...

Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...

'Tis the season to be decorated with bug bites and constantly fighting an itch. From mosquitos to horse flies, noseeums to ticks, bug bites can be miserable, especially if they're itchy. And it often ...

Studies have found that a refined form of eucalyptus oil can be used as an alternative to DEET to repel mosquitos. Most plant-based repellents contain a concentration of at least 10% of the oil, ...

As humanity experiences relentless pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, there is an urgent need for new tools to use against those beasts – because they keep getting ...

The Zika outbreak continues to dominate the news. With no vaccine for the virus and no drug to treat Zika infections, it has become clear that avoiding mosquito bites is essential. Consumer Reports ...

Just like adults and kids, babies need protection against the bites of mosquitoes and ticks. But a baby’s sensitive skin means that choosing an insect repellent for them requires a bit of extra care.