Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most skin-applied insect repellents to be registered for both human safety and effectiveness. The agency has also listed several natural ...

Dark clothing, blood type, sweat, carbon dioxide, pregnancy, skin bacteria, and beer consumption are some things researchers have found tend to draw mosquitoes to someone. You may be able to prevent ...

We tested more than 20 bug repellents in the muggy, buggy South Florida heat. These are our top picks to help you stay bite-free.

Our quest to decipher the intricacies of these ‘Do-It-Yourself’ mosquito repellents is as exciting as it is relevant. We’ll go over practical and environmentally friendly strategies to keep these ...

TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has confirmed six human cases of ...

The refreshing scent of citronella is a welcome change from the harsh chemical smell of most insect repellents. It’s also easy to use – simply apply a few drops to your skin or clothing before ...

When it comes to mosquito prevention, you might think of products like sprays, coils, or mosquito-repellent creams. Turns out ...

Wagga Wagga City Council is encouraging the community to 'Beat the Bite!' this summer and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne ...

While the idea of sweet blood may seem like folklore there is indeed a scientific basis for why some people seem to attract ...

take preventative measures to avoid insect bites by using insect repellent with DEET when spending time outdoors and keep your skin covered with clothing. Some bug bites can cause a bruise or a ...

Mosquitoes do not choose their victims randomly; various factors make certain people more attractive to these insects.