Sure, itchy bug bites are a nuisance. But for those living in parts of the country where mosquito or tick-borne illnesses are common—and these days, that’s most of us—bug-repellent sprays and liquids ...

The worldwide threat of arthropod-transmitted diseases, with their associated morbidity and mortality, underscores the need for effective insect repellents. Multiple chemical, botanical, and ...

Over the years, one thing has become clear from Consumer Reports’ testing of insect repellents: When in doubt, go with deet. Repellents that use deet as an active ingredient make up the majority of ...

Rebecca Coffey is an award-winning science writer with over 35 years of experience. DEET is one of the most effective and common flea, tick, and mosquito repellents in the world. The active ingredient ...

With the pros of the outdoors—hiking, camping, bonfires, you name it—come the cons: bug bites. And this year, those itchy, blotchy, and uncomfortable bites may be more dangerous than ever. More than ...