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New research suggests there’s an alternative for those who dislike DEET-based repellents.

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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, ...

As much as you might love summer for the warmer weather, there’s something about this time of year that’s not so positive. It’s also bug bite season—and many annoying pests seem to come out at night.

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If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

When you spend time outside, especially as it gets warmer, there’s plenty to enjoy—but also lots to avoid: sunburns, itchy bites, diseases carried by ticks and mosquitoes, and skin cancer, for ...

A new study conducted by CNRS researchers on the combined use of sunscreen and an insect repellent that is among the best selling in France during summer concludes that UV2 protection decreases after ...

Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors. A bite from a mosquito can be itchy ...