Protecting your dog from ticks and mosquitoes is crucial, but ordinary human bug sprays can be toxic. Here’s what to know this summer.

As more dog owners search for gentler ways to protect their pets, interest in natural flea and tick prevention for dogs has grown. Many households are looking beyond monthly treatments and exploring ...

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 ...

Bugs are annoying, their bites can be painful and itchy, and the diseases they sometimes carry can be life-changing. To prevent all those issues, make sure to use an effective insect repellent.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The days are getting the longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the bugs are only getting more ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short ...

In the thick of summer, you worry about getting bitten by mosquitoes and ticks. While you're out and about at outdoor get-togethers, bugs will be lurking around waiting to feast on you. If there's one ...

Several plant-based oils provide varying levels of protection against mosquitoes and other insects, with effectiveness ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the specific oil and insect ...